Flow & Flourish: Navigating the healthcare system with a menstrual disorder

Second workshop in the Flow & Flourish Series, brought to you by Reproductive Justice Initiative and Cysters. Developed to support those who menstruate and experience menstrual disorders.

The first hour consists of a gentle, restorative yoga session led by an experienced yoga instructor Black Rose Yogini. Followed by a conversation with Dr Tejumola Olaoye on navigating the healthcare system with a menstrual disorders with

Dates

Tuesday 10 June | 7–9pm

In person venue:

Upper Gallery – The Old Print Works 498-506 Moseley Rd, B12 9AH

Online: Join us on Zoom

Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can move in. All experience levels are welcome, whether it’s your first time or part of your regular routine.

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Instructor:

Rose, also known as Black Rose Yogini (As seen on the BBC), is a yoga teacher based in Birmingham. Her main areas of interest are restorative yoga, womb yoga and intuitive movement.

Rose’s teaches Egyptian yoga also known as Kemetic yoga, a relaxing, revitalising and regenerative type of yoga. She believes that yoga allows us to connect to ourselves on a deeper level. Making time to go inwards and heal can help us leap forwards.

Speaker:

Dr Tejumola Olaoye is a subspecialty fellow in gynaecological oncology at the Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre – Midland Metropolitan Hospital. She is currently undertaking a doctorate at the University of Birmingham along side her clinical work, where her research focuses on improving outcomes for women with gynaecological cancers, particularly in diverse populations.

With over a decade of clinical experience and a Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine, Dr Olaoye is passionate about equitable access to women’s healthcare. She has published widely on ovarian and cervical cancers and is committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the healthcare system effectively.

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Accessibility:

Each yoga session will also be streamed live on Zoom. If you’re managing pain or fatigue or simply prefer to join from home, just select a virtual ticket when booking. We’d love to have you with us, wherever you are.

At RJI we believe that money shouldn’t be a barrier to people attending our events, if you’d like to attend but can’t afford to contact us hello@reprojusticeinitiative.org for a free ticket.

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About Reproductive Justice Initiative (RJI)

The Reproductive Justice Initiative advocates for marginalised and vulnerable communities through community development and engagement, radical collective care, research, policy, and advocacy.

About Cysters

Cysters is a grassroots, community-led charity committed to enhancing the health, education, and well-being of individuals experiencing menstrual, maternal and mental health challenges, particularly those from marginalized or culturally diverse backgrounds. Our work is grounded in intersectional lived experiences and the principles of decolonization, which we term menstrual and maternal justice.