An Introduction to Yoga for Menopausal Women

Series Summary

Menopause can be a very difficult time for women. Diet, lifestyle, attitude and stress all play a part in how hormones and body chemistry will affect women as they adjust to menopause. Common discomforts like hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, depression, mood swings and insomnia can be eased with the aid of yoga. This is also true for women experiencing the pains of PMS or pregnancy. More women than ever before are now turning to yoga to help them through the symptoms of prenatal, menstrual, and menopausal cycles.

In this extensive series of how-to video clips you’ll learn yoga positions that alleviate the symptoms of menopause, as well as the pains of menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome. Expert Leta Koontz offers this free video yoga class in which she explains and demonstrates numerous positions, like the Camel Child’s pose or the Cat Cow position, and breathing exercises to help relax the body and mind.

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Leta and I am an instructor of Yoga at School of Yoga located in Pittsburgh. The program I am going to do today I designed specifically for women who are experiencing symptoms of menopause. The postures we are going to cover are going to help to calm the nervous system and to balance the hormones. Grab a few blankets and a chair and let us get started."