What Can Yoga Do for You?

“Don’t talk to me or look at me. Don’t flatter me. And definitely don’t ask me if something’s wrong.”

If you’ve thought these thoughts or uttered these words before, there’s a good chance that the mood swings, hot flashes, anxiety, stress, headaches and even weight gain of menopause have already started.

When you seek out solutions, though, hormone replacement therapy or other types of medications often top the list. And HRT seems to be getting a lot of press right now. Check with your doctor, but most modern treatments also carry the risk of side effects.

Treating menopause symptoms naturally might be a better alternative.

Consider yoga. There have been recent studies that show how yoga can relieve many symptoms of menopause. Okay, I know what you’re thinking. If you’re like many women, the mention of yoga conjures up images of meditation, strange music and unnatural poses. But assuming you can put all that aside, it’s hard to ignore how yoga can ease some of the symptoms that have been driving you crazy.

How can yoga help?

Yoga provides some balance to your hormones, alleviates stress, reduces anxiety, mood swings and fatigue. Weight bearing poses can strengthen bones and prevent bone loss. And those hot flashes? Yoga can cool your system, calm your mind, and relax your body.

Today’s yoga movement is different now than twenty years ago. Yoga is far more mainstream and accessible. Want to give it a try? Just check your local yellow pages for the nearest studio or call your park district. If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon by now, you’ll be amazed at how many women are already rolling out the yoga mats and reaping the benefits.

Make the connection. Find out more about yoga and how you can get started by visiting www.yogaformenopause.com. It’s a new site we’ve launched to help you regain control of your symptoms. Share your feedback. We’d love to hear from you.