Claim the Stages of Menopause as a Sacred Rite of Passage – Free Class with Jane Hardwicke Collings

For many women, menopause arrives wrapped in confusion, silence, or the quiet feeling that something is being taken away. Yet underneath the symptoms and shifting identity, there can be an invitation that’s easy to miss: to listen more closely, and to meet yourself with new honesty.

This life stage can stir grief, relief, tenderness, and unexpected power all at once, which means it helps to have a map that includes both the body and the soul. When menopause is met as a threshold rather than a problem, the experience often becomes more workable, more meaningful, and less lonely.

In this gathering, you’ll be guided to hold menopause as a rite of passage with clear stages, inner tasks, and real support. It’s a grounded approach that honors physiology and lived reality, and also makes room for ritual, insight, and the kind of wisdom that tends to arrive when you stop forcing yourself to be who you used to be.

If you’re approaching menopause, in the thick of it, or looking back and making sense of what happened, you’ll find language and practices that help you orient. The aim is simple: more clarity, more agency, and a steadier relationship with the person you’re becoming.

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Why Attend “Claim the Stages of Menopause as a Sacred Rite of Passage”

Menopause is often treated like a list of symptoms to manage, which means many women never receive a coherent story for what they’re actually moving through. When the experience is framed as a rite of passage, it becomes easier to track the inner stages, name what’s changing, and respond with more compassion and choice.

Jane Hardwicke Collings brings decades of clinical experience and women’s cycle work into a holistic view that includes the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of this transition. That breadth matters, because what’s happening in your body is not separate from your values, your relationships, or the way you’re being asked to grow.

In this event, you’ll be guided into a more empowered relationship with menopause, so that the changes you’re noticing become information rather than a verdict. The result is often a deeper steadiness: more clarity, more self-trust, and a sense that this threshold can carry meaning and mature power, not just disruption.

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What You’ll Learn During “Claim the Stages of Menopause as a Sacred Rite of Passage”

Let’s start by giving menopause a bigger context, so you can relate to what’s happening with less confusion and more inner footing. You’ll explore a holistic framework that includes the body’s real changes and the deeper inner shift they can signal, which means you won’t be left translating everything through a “something is wrong with me” lens.

In this session, you’ll hear how rites-of-passage theory and cyclical awareness can support you, and then you’ll be guided into a simple experiential practice to connect with your womb or womb space. You’ll be invited to listen for what your symptoms and emotions may be pointing toward, so that insight can become practical guidance rather than a vague concept.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of the stages of menopause and how to meet them with ritual and meaning, and then carry that clarity into everyday life. You’ll leave with language and direction you can return to when things feel intense, so that wisdom can emerge through the transition instead of only after it’s over.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• A holistic framework for understanding menopause as a rite of passage
• How to shift from a loss story into agency and sovereignty
• What menopausal symptoms can reveal about needed inner work
• Ways cultural taboos shape the lived experience of menopause
• A shamanic drum journey to connect with your womb or womb space
• How to listen to your body for insight and personal direction
• Practices to support emotional clarity through changing cycles
• How to harvest wisdom and mature power in the second half of life
• Simple ritual approaches that anchor meaning and self-trust

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Who This Is For

This event is for women who want a more complete, more respectful way to understand menopause, so the transition feels less like a personal failure and more like a real developmental threshold. If you’ve felt dismissed, pathologized, or simply under-informed, this will offer language and orientation that supports you.

It’s also for anyone who senses there’s meaning inside what’s changing and wants practices that are grounded, practical, and spiritually aware. Whether you’re approaching menopause, in the midst of it, or looking back and integrating what you lived through, you’ll be met with warmth and clarity.

• Women in perimenopause who want a steadier map for what’s unfolding
• Women in menopause who want meaning, guidance, and inner clarity
• Women post-menopause who want to integrate the passage and harvest wisdom
• Helpers, practitioners, and educators supporting women through life transitions
• Anyone drawn to ritual and cyclical awareness without drifting into hype

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About Jane Hardwicke Collings

Jane Hardwicke Collings is an author, teacher, and speaker on women’s mysteries, and the founder of the School of Shamanic Womancraft, an international women’s mystery school now in its 16th year, training hundreds of students worldwide.

A retired Registered Nurse and former homebirth midwife with 30 years of experience, Jane is known for her work in menstrual cycle awareness, rites of passage, childbirth, menopause, and sacred feminine knowledge. Her approach is rooted in clinical experience and deep reverence for the cyclical nature of women’s lives.

Over decades supporting thousands of women around the world, Jane observed how modern culture often frames menopause as decline, deficiency, or dysfunction. Her teaching reframes this transition as a profound rite of passage into the second half of life, where healing, renewal, and a deeper connection to purpose can take root.

Jane is also the creator of the Wisdom of the Cycles map and a sought-after contributor to podcasts, summits, and educational programs. She facilitates transformation through body wisdom, nature connection, and ancient spiritual practices designed to help women reclaim inner authority and mature power.

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Reviews

“Jane and the School of Shamanic Womancraft have profoundly transformed my understanding of the cycles and women’s mysteries. Her teachings helped me reconnect with my own rhythms and empowered me to guide others with greater awareness and depth. Jane’s ability to weave ancient wisdom into practical, transformative tools makes this work truly life-changing.”
— Lisa Coker, Women’s wellness practitioner, and educator

“This work, especially the exploration of nature’s cycles and rhythms and how they weave into our lived experience as women, has been profoundly transformative for me. By working with Jane and the School, I’ve gained invaluable tools and maps that have allowed me to heal the ruptures from my own rites of passage. As a result, I’ve grown into a more present and grounded mother, partner, and sister, begun to unravel deep ancestral wounds, refined my teaching practice, and tapped into a completely different level of being. This work invites you to reconnect with your inner wisdom, the timeless wisdom of the feminine, and the powerful rhythms of nature. I couldn’t recommend it more to any woman ready to dive deep.”
— Tahnee Taylor, Yoga teacher and co-owner of SuperFeast

“Receiving so many profound insights was literally a life-changing experience for me. I feel as though it was a process of coming home to myself, to my heart’s deepest desires, and to that place inside me that is connected and timeless. This has had so many flow-on effects into my daily life and I am far more able to see and feel the Divine Feminine in all I experience. For me, this makes my life experience more meaningful and fulfilling. What I have loved so much is that it is me doing the work, not someone else doing it for me. Jane is a wise and compassionate teacher who facilitates by offering the tools and experience for each of us to draw upon in order to determine and manifest our own transformation.”
— Jaia

“Jane takes revolutionary, rewilding, inclusion, and shamanism to another level. Another level of magic. To learn from her is to learn from someone who embodies their teachings, and Jane is the embodiment of Divine Feminine wisdom. Personally, I continue to evolve through Jane’s teachings. Her ability to weave evidence-based education with the women’s mysteries, and with shamanism and pragmatism is something to behold. Jane’s teachings continue to shape the woman I am. From cyclic awareness to deep inner knowing, to gentle growth and personal power. I have come to adore my womanhood more and feel connected to a community of others who are part of Jane’s movement. To learn from Jane is witchy but not woo woo, real, and raw, and will change you forever for the better.”
— Genevieve O’Neil, Diversity and inclusion leader

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the event take place?

This free online event takes place on Thursday, April 23, at 5:30pm Pacific Time (PT). After you register, you will receive access details by email, plus replay information including a final replay presentation on Sunday, April 26, at 11:00am Pacific Time (PT).

Who is Jane Hardwicke Collings?

Jane Hardwicke Collings is the founder of the School of Shamanic Womancraft and an author, teacher, and speaker on women’s mysteries. She is a retired Registered Nurse and former homebirth midwife with 30 years of experience, and she is an expert in menstrual cycle awareness, rites of passage, childbirth, menopause, and sacred feminine knowledge.

What will I learn during this event?

You will explore a holistic framework for understanding menopause as a rite of passage, including how the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions weave together. You will also be guided through a shamanic drum journey to connect with your womb or womb space for personal insight and direction.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. When you register, you will receive replay access so you can watch the recording at your convenience, including the final replay presentation.

How long is the event?

Approximately 60 minutes.

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

No special equipment is required. A reliable internet connection and a device with speakers or headphones is enough, and a quiet, comfortable space can help you focus.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by The Shift Network.

Is this event suitable for beginners?

Yes. The teaching is designed to be accessible whether you are new to ritual and cyclical awareness or you have been working with them for years.

Is this event religious?

No. The session is non-religious and welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Will there be an opportunity to go deeper after the event?

Yes. You will also be among the first to hear about a new 7-week live video course with Jane for those who feel called to continue.

What can I expect to feel during the event?

Many people feel a sense of validation and relief as the transition is named in a fuller way. You may also notice emotion moving, a quieter inner steadiness, or new clarity about what this life stage is asking of you.

Can I share this event with friends?

Yes. Please feel free to invite friends, family, or colleagues who could benefit from a grounded, empowering perspective on menopause.

Is this event really free?

Yes. There is no cost to attend the free online event. If you choose to continue into a longer program afterward, details will be shared separately.

What does it mean to treat menopause as a rite of passage?

It means understanding menopause as a structured life transition with stages, inner tasks, and potential gifts, not just a medical problem to manage. This lens can help you relate to symptoms and changes as meaningful signals, and it can support a steadier sense of purpose and self-trust through the passage.

Is this event only for people in menopause?

No. It can support women who are approaching menopause (perimenopause), those in the midst of it, and those who are beyond it and want to integrate what they lived through. Many helpers and practitioners also attend to better support the women they serve.

Will we do a guided shamanic drum journey?

Yes. Jane will guide a shamanic drum journey designed to help you connect with your womb or womb space and listen deeply for insight about your unique menopausal path.

What if I don’t have a uterus or my womb has been removed?

You are still welcome. The journey can be done with your womb space, which refers to the energetic and intuitive center connected to your feminine life experience. You can adapt the practice in a way that feels respectful and supportive for your body.

What if I feel emotional or activated during the session?

That can be a normal part of working with a deep life threshold. You will be invited to participate at your own pace, and you can pause, breathe, or step away at any time. Having water, a blanket, and a supportive place to sit can help you feel more resourced.

Do I need experience with shamanism or ritual to benefit?

No experience is required. The guidance is clear and practical, and you will be offered simple ways to engage that do not depend on prior training or special beliefs.

Will this address the physical symptoms of menopause too?

The event includes a holistic view that honors physiology and the body’s real changes, and it explores how symptoms can be meaningful clues for inner work. It is educational in nature and does not replace individualized medical care, so you can bring what you learn into conversation with your healthcare support if needed.

Can this help me make sense of my menopause after the fact?

Yes. Many women find that menopause keeps unfolding in reflection, and naming the rite-of-passage stages can support integration. This framework can help you harvest lessons, heal lingering patterns, and step into the next phase with more confidence and direction.

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