Menopause Wellness: Restorative Yoga & Beyond
Menopause. The very word can conjure feelings of hot flashes, fatigue, and a whirlwind of emotions. But what if this transition could be a journey of self-discovery and empowered well-being?
Written by
Reviewed by
Dr. Arvind Lokare, Dr. Krishnan Narayana Pisharody, Dr. Rudresh
Integrative Physician · Spine & Pain
Menopause Wellness: Restorative Yoga & Beyond
- Movement
- 3 mins
- March 25, 2024
- Sheela Krishnaswamy
- Menopause, Relaxation
Reviewed By: Dr. Vadivel Dhatchanamoorthy, BNYS
Do you or anyone you know find menopause to be uncomfortable? Our ground-breaking Restorative Programs will help you wave goodbye to those annoying symptoms!
We at our wellness garden are aware of the challenges involved with this life-changing stage. For this reason, we have developed a detailed plan to promote your overall health during menopause. Our restorative yoga program is intended to help you regain physical and mental balance while easing symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, and exhaustion. This article examines what approach every woman should take and the scientific basis for how meditation and yoga practices might ease suffering and enhance overall health during this period of life change. Dr. Sheela Krishnaswamy, a nutrient expert reveals the top 3 nutrients that come to mind when you think of women’s health are calcium, iron, and folate; and the most common health concerns that bother women are weight, aging, and menopause
Surprisingly, Menopause, a natural transition in a woman’s life, marks the end of menstruation and fertility. While it’s a normal part of aging, some women may experience discomfort during this time. After a full year without a period, a diagnosis is usually adopted. Menopause can occur at age 51 approx. However, it tends to happen in the middle of the 40s and 60s. The signs of menopause might differ from woman to woman, but a few of the more prevalent ones are mood swings, increased weight, dryness in the vaginal area, hot flashes, and nocturnal sweating. According to a research report by Mayo Clinic, 80% of women are facing the problem of hot flashes during their menopause.
The positive aspect is that every woman has to take precautions from these unpleasant symptoms and enhance their general health by trying a variety of natural treatments (yoga) and holistic procedures. The symptoms of menopause can be minimized and the chance of chronic diseases is reduced by doing daily physical activity and maintaining a balanced diet.
There is the possibility of an increase in emotional and physical changes caused by menopause. Although it’s not a disease that needs to be treated, it is an adaptable phase. This is exactly holistic wellness and yoga for restoration can work effectively to manage discomfort and enhance your overall health.
Meditation and stress management are given priority in restorative yoga’s style-focused practice. In contrast to energetic yoga, restorative yoga creates entirely supported positions with the help of props like blocks, pillows, and bolsters. Then you hold these positions for up to fifteen minutes at a time, giving your entire body a chance to entirely let go of stress and relax.
Symptoms During Menopause
There are many symptoms linked to menopause, however, a few of those that are most prevalent are as follows:
- A hot flash is an erratic, strong heat wave that is usually accompanied by moisture, skin flushing, particularly on the cheeks, neck, and chest area and an irregular heartbeat. They occur at any time and can be highly disturbing.
- There is a situation when even if you haven’t consumed much fluid, you can experience an intense, unexpected urge to pee more than usual.
- Declined libido: Hormonal imbalances frequently cause a decline in sex desire.
- Reduced vaginal lube or vaginal dryness may trigger irritation, burning, and pain in sexual activities.
- Having abrupt mood swings, such as being joyful one moment and depressed the next.
- A frequent issue, whose exact cause is unknown, is pain and discomfort in the joints and muscles.
- Mind fog: having trouble focusing, forgetting things, and feeling disoriented mentally.
- Weight shifts: Whereas some women might drop kilograms, others might put on weight.
