"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."- Gandhi
The Eastern traditions view menopause as a time of greater wisdom and deeper insight.It's a natural life transition, one to be embraced and celebrated. And yet, in Western culture, women often enter menopause feeling profoundly uncomfortable.
Women who practice yoga have a different, more positive experience. Not only do yoga postures and breathing practices balance the endocrine system, they also serve to stabilize mood and adjust attitude, as well.
Other women, having discovered this, are now able to enjoy their new freedom, power, and energy. Now, it's your turn to discover the benefits of yoga at midlife.
During menopause, many experienced practitioners discover they are more open to exploring the spiritual aspects of yoga. They feel a deep pleasure in the peace and feeling of unity with the universe that they glimpse during their practice.
Yoga Postures to Relieve Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and Other Symptoms
For centuries the classic inverted postures such as “legs up the wall” ( vipariti karani) and Shoulderstand (salumba sarvangasana), as well as various relaxing forward bends and restorative postures, have been valued for their cooling and calming effects. The inverted poses we enjoy in Happy Vibe Yoga classes, which position the body completely or halfway upside down, reduce the incidence and intensity of hot flashes and night sweats.