Relieve Menopause Symptoms: The Power of Yoga for Women Over 50

Menopause brings a range of physical and mental changes that can be challenging. But there’s a yoga posture recommended by experts that can make all the difference for women over 50. This pose, known as Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani), offers multiple benefits to help manage menopause symptoms.

What is Legs Up the Wall & How to Do It

The Legs Up the Wall pose is a simple and relaxing pose, as explained by Melie Purdon, an E-500hr registered yoga teacher:

The hardest part of this pose is getting into it. Once you’re there, it requires no effort.

• Place a pillow lengthwise with a folded blanket on top.
• Sit sideways on the blanket with one hip touching the wall.
• Place your hands on the floor behind you, then roll onto your pelvis and raise your legs up the wall.
• Let your spine and torso relax on the supports, loosen your abdomen, and relax your chest. Rest your arms at your sides.

Benefits of Legs Up the Wall

According to Purdon, this pose:

• Relieves restless legs syndrome and helps blood return from the legs to the heart.
• Has a calming effect, helping with insomnia and promoting deeper, more restful sleep.

Another Effective Option: Child’s Pose

As a second option, Purdon suggests the Child’s Pose:

• Sit on your shins with your knees apart and toes together.
• Lean forward, bringing your torso between your thighs, and rest your forearms on a bolster or pillow.
• For a deeper stretch, place the bolster lengthwise to also support your forehead.

This pose eliminates the requirement for flexibility in the hamstrings and helps relieve mental overstimulation and migraines. It also helps reduce constipation and bloating.

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By 247sports.news