Yoga for Women during Menopause

Women stands to gain a lot through yoga during her menopause. Women and their hormones have an interesting relationship. A subtle change to her hormones, in an undesirable way, is enough to disrupt her peaceful life. Menopause is one such stage in the life of a woman where hormones become uncontrollable. As she moves towards menopause, her ovaries stop functioning, forcing her reproductive hormones to withdraw themselves. And, this change brings with it an array of symptoms including depression and lack of sleep that just leaves her devastated.

Hot flushes, hypothyroidism, backache, brittle bones, joint pains, lack of sleep – menopause does sound annoying. But regular practice of yoga is one of many solutions to cope with this life change. Along with gifting her physical and mental peace, it keeps her bones safe. Her body calms down and she will be able to restore her balance to a great extent. Let’s take a look at some of the yoga poses that could help a women during her menopause.

Yoga for Women during Menopause

The sequence comprises six yoga poses and one breathing technique.

  1. Tadasana – Mountain Pose
  2. Padahastasana / Uttanasana – Standing Forward Fold
  3. Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog Pose
  4. Marjariasana – Cat Stretch
  5. Setubhandasana / Kandharasana – The Bridge Pose
  6. Supta Baddha Konasana – Reclining Butterfly Pose
  7. Anulom Vilom Pranayama – Alternate Nostril Breathing


1 comment:

  1. During the menopause, yoga is really helpful. It can help to give strength to pass the menopause. To do yoga from home itself you can try online yoga classes in Bangalore</a.

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