Yoga and Ayurveda for Menopause

Often seen as a dreadful list of changes in the body, menopause can become manageable as per Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom. In the Indian wisdom stream, menopause is not viewed as a disease, disorder, or taboo, but rather as a stage in life with an alternative approach to empowerment through simple changes in diet, exercise, and daily routine practices. Hot flashes, difficulty in falling asleep, dryness, mood swings, low libido, weight gain, and fluid retention are some of the symptoms that become a challenge in the pre- and perimenopausal stages. Thankfully, with mindfulness around dosha, diet, and agni, Ayurveda and Yoga provide a breakthrough for conventional times through ancient practices.

In this 3 Class Series, you will learn about:

Session 1, January 10: Ayurvedic and Yogic Perspective on Menopause
Session 2, January 17: Role of Ayurvedic Diet in the Menopausal Stage
Session 3, January 24: Yogic Practices to Manage Menopause

DETAILS

Session 1: Ayurvedic and Yogic Perspective on Menopause, January 10

Is there a connection between hormones and dosha? How do we recognize a vata, pitta, or kapha type menopause? What is the role of prana, agni, and ojas in managing symptoms? What are the three stages of life as per Ayurveda?

Practices: SOMA Pranayama to manage hot flashes, Marma Therapy to support sleep
Tools: Yogis Glow, Marma Stick, Rose Water, Sesame Oil, Ghee

Session 2: Role of Ayurvedic Diet in the Menopausal Stage, January 17

Ayurveda places considerable emphasis on diet when it comes to maintaining health and preventing imbalance. Learn about the dos and don’ts of diet based on dosha. I will also share three heritage recipes to increase ojas, tejas, and prana.

Practices: Mudra for Ojas, Tejas, and Prana

Tools: Mudra: The Sacred Secret for reference

Session 3: Yogic Practices to Manage Menopause, January 24

Have you ever wondered how to sequence a class that is just right for you, for your specific symptom and dosha? Being able to tune into your own body, breath, and mind to receive the cues for practice is what is called “Yoga of common sense.” This kind of Yoga is not a workout, but a work-in. Learn specific kriyas, mantras, and relaxation practices for body, mind, and heart.

Special Practices: Brahma Mudra Kriya, Mayura Kriya, 5 Prana Meditation, Sri Lakshmi Mantra, and Aharana Pranayama

Tools: Japa Mala

Dates: January 10, 17 and 24, 2024

Times: 4 pm to 7 pm (CT)

Cost: $250

Video Replay: Cost includes access to video replays of the training for 14 days once the training is complete.

Required Tools:

• Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Wisdom (book)
• SOMA (book)
• Marma Stick
• Yogis Glow
• Cold Pressed Sesame oil
• Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• Rose Water
• Lotus Seed Japa Mala

Suggested Tools:

• Mudra: The Sacred Secret (book)
• Sattva Mala / Sattva Wrap for Vata
• Shakti Mala / Shakti Wrap for Pitta
• Sankalpa Mala / Sankalpa Wrap for Kapha

Weekly Preparation: Practice Deep Tissue Relaxation / Relax Your Senses twice per week prior to each session.

POLICIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

• “No shows” will receive no refund and forfeit full payment
• Fees, once paid (in partial or full), can neither be refunded nor transferred
• No verbal commitments will hold your spot

Cancellation and refund policy: No refunds