YOGA FOR MENOPAUSE

What is Yoga for Menopause?

It’s a type of yoga that supports women in the period before, during and after menopause. It is a unique combination of selected yoga postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques that have been specifically tailored to help women cope with the main symptoms of menopause. These can include hot flushes, night sweats, stress or anxiety, irritability, mood swings, insomnia, headaches or fatigue, lack of concentration, muscle and joint pain, incontinence and weight gain.

Yoga for Menopause aims to:

• Alleviate menopausal discomfort
• Offer a positive outlook on menopause
• Facilitate acceptance of the changes that accompany menopause
• An added benefit of attending classes is the creation of a sense of community. This makes
  women feel less alone and unsupported, during this time

Menopause is sometimes referred to as “Second Spring” – This term describes a liberating time for a woman. She is entering the second half of her life, which can become a period of her greatest strength, wisdom, vitality and fulfilment

For whom the classes are intended:
For women: in the period before, during and after menopause

Each class includes:

• Physical exercises
• Breathing technique exercises
• Relaxation / Meditation

Classes are held at St. Sophia Hospital / Warsaw

LIVE: Thursday 16.30 – 17.45
Cost of one class – 30 PLN

ONLINE: Monday 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Cost of one class – 50 PLN

Enrolment and payment is handled by the Education Department of St. Sophia Hospital:
e-mail: dydaktyka@szpitalzelazna.pl