Yoga and Ayurveda for Menopause

When: March 12, 19 & 26 @ 3-6pm CST, 9 hours total

Where: Live on Zoom | All sessions will be recorded

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 menopausal stages of life. Thankfully, with mindfulness around dosha, diet, and agni, Ayurveda and Yoga provide a breakthrough for conventional times through ancient practices.

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.

This class is for you if...

You are experiencing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, dryness, mood swings, low libido, weight gain, or fluid retention.
You seek a supportive community to share your experiences and learn from others going through similar changes.
You want to explore a holistic approach to menopause through the ancient practices of Ayurveda and Yoga.
You are interested in understanding how your dosha influences your menopausal experience and how to balance it through diet and lifestyle.
You are looking for practical tools and techniques to manage symptoms effectively, including breathing exercises, dietary guidance, and relaxation practices.
You desire to empower yourself with knowledge and practices that view menopause as a natural stage of life rather than a challenge to endure.
You are ready to incorporate mindfulness and self-care into your daily routine to enhance your overall well-being during this transition.
You want to learn more in order to support your students and clients who are approaching or in menopause.

Session 1, March 12: Ayurvedic and Yogic Perspective on Menopause
Session 2, March 19: Role of Ayurvedic Diet in the Menopausal Stage
Session 3, March 26: Yogic Practices to Manage Menopause

DETAILS

Session 1: Ayurvedic and Yogic Perspective on Menopause

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

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

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

When: March 12, 19 & 26 @ 3-6pm CST, 9 hours total

Where: Live on Zoom | All sessions will be recorded

Investment: $333

CEUs for Yoga Alliance & IAYT available

Required Tools:

Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Wisdom (book)

SOMA (book)

Marma Stick

Yogis Glow

Cold Pressed Sesame oil