Following are the key poses for balancing your hormones, relieving hot flashes, supporting pelvic health and replenishing your energy reserves.
Photos by Ruth Miller from Suza's book, Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause.
Supported Lying Down Bound Angle Pose, The "Goddess Pose"
Supported Child's Pose. A restful pose to help calm your nerves.
Supported Downward Facing Dog Pose: Menopause Medicine!
Supported Shoulderstand with Chair, a key pose for pelvic health, cooling hot flashes and balancing the endocrine system.
Photo Credit: Radames Pera. Model: Marsha Mann
Supported Bridge Pose --The "Menopausal Bridge Pose".
a restful pose for the heart, mind and nervous system.
Supported Legs Up the Wall Pose --Yoga's Great Rejuvenator
a key pose for replenishing your adrenal reserves.
Legs Up the Wall Pose with Feet Wide Apart--Refreshing and relaxing.
Supported Deep Relaxation Pose --The Pause That Refreshes During the Pause. Helps remove depression and mental and physical fatigue.
Deep Relaxation Pose with Bolster Under the Legs-- to relax the body, soothe the nervous system and bring peace to the mind.
More Key Poses for Women at Midlife and Beyond
Learn to practice these poses under the guidance of a knowledgeable teacher.
Yoga Wall Ropes-- An Investment in Your Health for Years to Come. Yoga Wall Ropes are the antidote for the stiffness that tends to settle into the body during menopause. They stretch and strengthen the whole body and tone pelvic and abdominal organs.
Handstands strengthen the bones of the upper body and help prevent osteoporosis.
Supported Lying Down Heroine Pose -- opens the chest and is particularly beneficial for the health of the heart. Also stretches the abdomen and aids digestion. Helps relieve discomfort and stiffness in the legs and feet.
Supported Backbends such as lying back over a back bender help recharge the adrenal glands and replenish energy reserves during menopause. Backbends open the chest, lengthen the spine and strengthen the cardiovascular system. They help lift our spirits and give a feeling of inner joy and happiness.
