what it is Exactly?

Hormone yoga therapy is a yoga practice that uses breathing techniques, yoga poses, and other wellness techniques to balance hormone levels in the body. Dinah Rodriguez, a Yoga Teacher and Dr. of Psychology from Brasil, researched the effect of certain yoga practices on the endocrine system. From these studies she developed a set of specific exercises to reactivate the hormone production and recommends them to be practiced from the age of 35 to prevent perimenopausal symptoms.

It has also shown to lessen the chance of later ailments like Osteoporosis or the chance for cardio-vascular diseases. In younger women it helps to improve fertility and to alleviate premenstrual symptoms. Over time the practice has also shown to be beneficial for most other hormonal imbalances, like Thyroid Dysfunctions, Diabetes Type 1 & 2 or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Moreover Hormone Yoga promotes a positive attitude towards the changes of Menopause in women, to be recognised as a natural and valuable phase leading to wisdom and maturity. A time in which new energies are set free and women can take more time for their own spiritual growth (Varnaprashta). 

The hormonal system not only works differently depending on our age, but also reacts to changing living conditions. Stress is a big factor here and can noticeably throw the hormones out of balance. The exercises themselves support the hormonal glands due to the targeted energy control and stimulation. With regular practice, hormone production can increase by up to 200%. The effect of relaxation on a physical and mental level should not be underestimated. Relief from symptoms can often be noticed within a week. Practiced over a longer period of time, hormone yoga can significantly improve women’s well-being.