Yoga for menopause
Try the Upavistha Konasana...

• Sit on the floor with your legs stretched straight in front.
• Move your legs sideways and increase the distance between them as far as you can. Keep your legs extended throughout and ensure they are completely resting on the floor.
• Hold the big toes between the respective thumbs and index and middle fingers.
• Keep your spine erect and extend your ribs. Pull your diaphragm up and hold the pose for a few seconds while breathing deeply.
• Exhale, bend forward and rest your head on the floor.
• Extend your neck and place your chin on the floor.
• Clasp your feet with your hands and rest your chest on the floor. Stay in this position for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing normally.
• Inhale, raise the trunk off the floor and release the hold on your feet. Bring them together and relax.
• Hold your left foot with both hands exhale and rest your chin on the left knee. Inhale and raise your head and trunk.
• Hold your right foot and while exhaling rest your chin on your right knee.
• Inhale, raise your head and trunk, release your hands, bring your feet together and relax.

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Posted Sept 2011