Why a simple 10 Minute Morning Yoga routine at home can dramatically Improve your Menopause Symptoms

Most public yoga classes tend to be around 1 hour or longer. These classes not only demand a great deal of our time, they also require a high level of energy and motivation - both of which can be in short supply in menopause. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon your yoga, quite the opposite. Here we explore why a simple 10 Minute Morning Yoga routine at home can dramatically improve your menopause symptoms and help you start your day on the right foot.

10 minute morning yoga boosts your immune system:

There’s no two ways about it, but every time we step on our yoga mat, we detoxify the body. A ten minute yoga workout enables us to release the stagnant energy that accumulates overnight to wake up all the body’s systems. This then enhances the flow of circulation and gives the immune system an immediate boost and natural detox.

Yoga for energy:

Our energy levels become more depleted during menopause. Tackling 1-hour classes is not for the faint hearted - unless it’s a restorative class which involves virtually no movement - whereas a 10 minute morning yoga routine at home doesn’t tax our energy in the same way. In fact, yoga for waking up give us more energy as the body starts to move and fire up all its systems. 

Morning yoga for stress relief:

With anxiety levels rising in menopause, our nervous system can take a battering. However, by committing to regular morning yoga exercise, we allow our nervous system to begin the day in a far more relaxed state. Our levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) are already high in the mornings which gives us the boost we need to wake up, but if cortisol levels rise quickly due to added stress, we set ourselves up for an equally stressful day. Short bursts of morning yoga enable the body to switch off the ‘fight or flight’ stress response; thereby reducing stress levels.

A better mood with 10 minute morning yoga:

Typically, when we leave our yoga practice until the end of the day, motivation wanes, energy dips and just about everything else in life takes over. It’s self-sabotage at its finest. However, by committing to quick morning yoga ,we prioritise our wellbeing, seize the day, improve our mood, and develop a positive mindset. And boy does it feel good to put ourselves first for a change.

Bye bye menopause stiffness:

Overnight the layers of connective tissue (fascia) and bodily fluid between our muscles become denser and tighter. If we don’t move and stretch our body upon waking, our muscles feel stiff and tight, and menopause joint pain rears its ugly head. Morning yoga exercise will help keep those menopausal aches and pains at bay.

Yoga to increase flexibility:

During menopause, our flexibility also becomes more compromised as estrogen dries out the tissues surrounding our joints. Practicing yoga to increase flexibility just 3-4 times per week is beneficial for menopause joint pain as regular stretching helps to keep the joints lubricated. Check out our FREE Menopause Flexibility Blueprint and learn just how to start stretching for the best results.

Alleviate menopause anxiety :

It’s quite common in menopause to feel tense and irritable and suffer from menopause anxiety which is where meditation (also part of yoga) comes in. Meditation for menopause symptoms brings unlimited benefits and starting our day with even a few minutes (ideally after morning yoga) can have profound effects in a short time. Feeling calm and grounded in menopause is worth its weight in gold.

Improved menopause digestion:

It’s alleged that our overall wellbeing is determined by the health of our digestive system and in perimenopause and menopause, this can be severely compromised. By practicing a 10 minute morning yoga sequence, we boost the body’s metabolism and digestive system. When the internal organs have been gently massaged by yoga, the digestive system is able to release toxins and properly metabolising the vitamins and minerals from our foods. 

Say goodbye to menopause brain fog:

Say goodbye to menopause brain fog with regular short bursts of yoga. Even 10 minutes quick morning yoga can significantly heighten our productivity and alertness throughout the rest of the day. Over time, it will improve memory recall, focus, and concentration too.

A toned and strong body:

As we age and particularly in menopause, we can soon begin to lose our muscle tone. Our muscles have memories and by working them often, they keep their integrity and ability to perform better. Introducing short and gentle morning yoga will help to keep the muscles working which results in a toned and stronger body. Many yoga poses practiced in menopause yoga also help increase bone density which is vital in offsetting osteoporosis in post-menopause.

Get happy:

The challenges that menopause brings can lead to low moods, however the boost from a 10 minute morning yoga practice is one of the most beneficial reasons to practice in the mornings. In a study conducted by the Yoga Biomedical Trust in London, 94% of participants with anxiety were significantly helped by practicing yoga regularly each morning, and 82% of those with insomnia reported valuable benefits too. Even if it’s just a 10 minute yoga stretch, it’s worth it to bring on that happy feeling.

Conclusion:

Practicing a simple 10 minute morning yoga routine can dramatically improve your menopause experience. It doesn't have to be every day either; women in our online menopause yoga membership report significant improvements after practicing just 3-4 times per week. Whether you're an experienced yogi or new to the mat, 10 minute yoga routines offer a passport to a smoother, healthier, and more empowered menopause journey.

Why not click below and see what a 10 minute morning yoga routine for beginners can do for you?  

About Julie Ann Garrido:

After perimenopause 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.

Determined to help other women, she created My Menopause Yoga Journey, an online yoga for menopause membership that brings affordable, beginner-friendly yoga for menopause directly to their home.

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

To learn just how much menopause yoga changed Julie’s life, watch this short video: