Posted on August 28, 2008 in Latest News
Every woman undergoes the stage of Menopause. In between the age of 40 to 60, the menstrual cycle comes to an end. Usually, this stage may be associated with the hormonal, physical and psychological changes. In some women, these changes will come gradually whereas, in others the changes occur abruptly. Practicing some simple yoga postures makes you feel better against the menopause symptoms.
Basic Yoga Asanas (Postures) To Control Menopause Symptoms:
- Kapalabhati:
If you have any mucus clusters or blockages in the air passages, Kapalabhati would be an ideal choice of exercise for you. This is a good breathing technique which is very helpful to breathe quickly.
- Pada Hastasana:
This is a pose in which you have to bend forward and hold the feet. It helps you in trimming the waist, boosting the spine with elasticity, and stretching the hamstrings of the legs.
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose):
This exercise enhances the stillness and strength, and makes you experience the relaxed power and immovable stability. Resting your whole weight on the toes makes your legs’ ligaments more strong. Breathing exercise while standing substantially increases the intake of oxygen and promotes a proper circulation of blood.
- Trikonasana (Triangle Pose):
This yoga posture activates your whole body muscles to take more oxygen. Sufficient oxygen quotient is enough to reduce the intensity of your menopause symptoms.
- Warrior Pose:
Warrior pose prepares your muscles of arms and legs to stretch. Stretching and straining can lift the energy levels of the muscles. This yoga posture enhances your stamina and concentaration.
- Tree Pose:
Tree pose makes your thighs, legs, calves, ankles and back strong. This yoga posture also strenthens your arms and enhances your concentration.
- Padmasana:
This lotus yoga pose is generally done in meditation. This seated posture stregthens your thighs, ankles and knees, and it also improves the flexibility of your legs. It enhances your concentration.
- Savasana (Relaxation Pose):
Lie down on the floor and relax each part of your body, from feet to the head. Relaxation pose substantially increases your concentration and makes you intake more oxygen than in normal position.
- Anuloma and Viloma:
- This simple breathing is also called as Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique. In Anuloma Viloma, first you inhale through one nostril, retain the breath, and exhale through the other nostril. This is the most conventional yoga posture.
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