Restorative Yoga: A Game-Changer for Perenopause Anxiety

Menopause is a profound transition - one that can bring oodles of wisdom, strength, and a surprising sense of renewal. But it can also usher in a whole heap of less-welcome companions, with perimenopause anxiety often leading the charge. Triggered by hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause, this anxiety can quietly spill into other symptoms too - namely perimenopause fatigue, overwhelm, menopause brain fog, menopause joint pain, perimenopause insomnia, and digestive upsets. However, help is at hand. Find out why more and more women navigating menopause and anxiety, are turning to Restorative Yoga.

What Is Restorative Yoga?

Unlike other traditional styles of yoga that focus on stretching and strengthening, Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing, passive style that uses props to support your body so you can fully let go. It invites stillness, spaciousness, and complete physical ease.

This style of yoga is like a big warm hug for your nervous system and that’s truly how it feels. Each pose is held for several minutes, allowing your muscles to soften, your breath to deepen, and your mind to gently settle. When your body finds this comfort, your nervous system responds by dropping into a calmer, more regulated state.

Restorative Yoga is a key component of yoga for menopause. It requires little to no energy - making it ideal for women navigating perimenopause fatigue, overwhelm, and anxiety.

How Restorative Yoga Works (Yes, You Can Even Do It on Your Bed!)

One of the best things about Restorative Yoga is its simplicity. You don’t need flexibility, strength, or even a yoga mat. Many poses can be practised directly on your bed, making it perfect for evening yoga or days when your energy feels low.

Props You Can Use:

• Pillows or cushions
• Rolled blankets
• Yoga bolster (if you have one)
• Eye pillow, mask, or scarf

The purpose of these props is to fully support your body so your muscles can release completely. When the body feels safe and held, the mind follows, helping you shift out of stress mode and into relaxation.

Even a single supported pose like legs up agaisnt the wall / headboard can quieten the mind, slow the heart rate, and create an immediate sense of ease. After just a few minutes in one restorative pose, you will feel calmer, more relaxed, and less stressed. Think of yourself going form “ARGH” to “ahhh”.

The Benefits of Restorative Yoga in Menopause 

Restorative Yoga doesn’t just ease perimenopause anxiety, it supports your entire wellbeing. Because this practice works directly with the nervous system, its effects ripple through the whole body. What begins as a moment of stillness often becomes a powerful daily tool for easing the physical and emotional challenges of menopause.

Some of the key benefits include:

• Reduced perimenopause anxiety and a calmer mind
• Lower stress levels and decreased cortisol
• Reduced perimenopause insomnia (perfect for evening practice)
• Relief from muscle tension in the back, shoulders, and neck
• Menopause hip pain relief
• More stable energy, helping ease perimenopause fatigue
• Better emotional balance, reducing overwhelm
• Enhanced digestion, thanks to gentle supported twists
• Improved clarity and focus with less menopause brain fog

Together, these benefits create a foundation of calm and clarity that supports you through the ups and downs of perimenopause and post menopause. Restorative Yoga doesn’t just provide immediate relief, it’s a sustainable, nourishing way to move through menopause with more stability and confidence.

Ready to try Restorative Yoga?

If you’re curious to feel the calming effects of Restorative Yoga for yourself, here’s a beautiful, soothing short sequence you can try today. It's perfect for releasing tension, encouraging deeper breathing, and giving your nervous system the reset it’s been craving.

Ready for More? Explore Our Online Yoga for Menopause studio

If you want to bring more ease, calm, and clarity into your daily life, our online yoga for menopause studio offers a whole library of Restorative Yoga sequences and poses designed specifically for menopause.

Inside, you’ll find short restful practices for busy days, longer restorative classes for deeper healing, and tutorials to help you set up each pose comfortably With all videos organised by symptom including anxiety, stress, fatigue, and overwhelm, it’s the perfect way to build a soothing, calming practice that meets you exactly where you are. 

Menopause may bring unpredictability, but your ability to support yourself doesn’t have to be uncertain. Restorative Yoga offers a deeply effective way to calm perimenopause anxiety, soften stress, and reconnect with your inner steadiness even on those days when everything feels overwhelming. 

About Julie Ann Garrido:

After menopause symptoms disrupted her life, Julie Ann Garrido turned to yoga and found a natural solution that restored her energy, confidence, and wellbeing - a solution that she'd been searching for over many years.

After certifying as one of only 700 menopause yoga teachers worldwide, Julie embarked on helping other women and founded an online yoga for menopause studio that brings affordable, beginner-friendly yoga directly to their home.

Julie's mission is clear: to help women navigate menopause with yoga and other natural solutions and to help them feel better FAST.