In Menopause yoga we aim to use Mindful movements to help reduce stress from the mind and body, which may influence the nervous system and help us be in the best mental and emotional space at a time when life can be particularly stressful, in the home and the workplace.
Post-menopausal women are at greater risk of cardio-vascular disorders, and the movements combined with Mindfulness practices and special breathing practices can play a role in reducing blood pressure and general stress.
Through the use of visualisation practices, women often re-gain the self-confidence which can be lost at this time of change. As we feel better, we look better too.
Yoga promotes proper relaxation – very different to watching T.V with a glass of wine, and this can assist in sleeping better, happier moods and emotional well-being.
You don’t need to be fit, bendy or slim to practice. As a Menopause Yoga accredited teacher, I adapt the poses to suit your needs – you don’t even need to be able to get on the floor as I modify much of the class to be taken from a chair.
