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YOGA TO EASE

THE MENOPAUSE

Ease uncomfortable symptoms with the help of these
balancing poses, as recommended by yoga guru Shakta Khalsa

FISH POSE
This pose opens the hips and pelvis and revitalises the digestive and
reproductive areas. If needed, place several folded blankets or a irm pillow
or bolster behind your back before lying down. Be sure to support your neck
with a rolled towel or small pillow.
1 Sit between, or on your heels. If your heels feel overpressured, place a
rolled towel or pillow between your thighs and calves.
2 Bring your elbows down to the ground behind you, lean back, and ease
yourself into a lying position, with your hands grasping the soles of your feet.
Take care not to strain the neck.
3 Once you are lying down, relax your shoulders and expand your chest and
hips with each breath. Relax your arms by your sides, with your palms facing
upwards. Hold for one to two minutes.
4 To come out of the pose, use your abdominal and upper-body muscles to
bring yourself gently back up onto your elbows and then to an upright sitting
position. Take care to keep the neck relaxed throughout. Sit up straight.
After a moment, release your legs.

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