Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS). As part of the 32-day preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2026, a special program focused on ‘Yoga for Menopause – A Holistic Wellness Module’ was organized by Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Kalathipadhi in collaboration with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
The event highlighted the role of yoga and Ayurveda in improving the health of women during menopause and promoting overall well-being. The event was enthusiastically participated by community members, yoga practitioners and experts from the health sector. The program included thematic sessions on integrating Ayurvedic principles, classical yogic practices, pranayam, relaxation techniques and meditation-based measures for health and well-being during menopause.
The session highlighted menopause as a natural state that involves hormonal, emotional and metabolic changes. The session explained how yoga can help in physical relaxation, emotional balance, reducing stress, better sleep and enhancing quality of life.
Participants were introduced to gentle yoga traditions including Tadasana, Baddha Konasana, Balasana, Setu Bandhasana, Viparita Karani and Shavasana, as well as pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari, which are known to aid in balancing the nervous system and mental well-being.
The program also included an Ayurvedic approach to vata imbalance and dhatu depletion, with an emphasis on supportive diet and lifestyle for overall health. Dr. Malayil Sabu Kosi inaugurated the program. Other special guests and speakers from YWCA of India, CMS College and Kottayam Municipal Administration were also present at the event.
The event reinforced the role of Yoga as a preventive, promotive and therapeutic medium in women’s health, in line with India’s broader vision of integrating traditional health systems into community health and lifestyle.
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