Natural Support for Menopause & Women’s Health

The evidence for yoga therapy and Ayurveda in women’s hormonal health is growing, with a number of well-designed studies supporting their use as effective complementary approaches.

Yoga Therapy for Women’s Health
Research published and cited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) includes two particularly relevant findings:

– A meta-analysis (Kim, 2019) concluded that yoga is an effective intervention for relieving menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea
– A randomised controlled trial (Ghaffarilaleh et al., 2019) found that yoga significantly improved sleep quality and reduced depression in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

For menopause specifically, yoga’s capacity to regulate the nervous system and reduce cortisol is directly relevant, hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause place the stress response under sustained pressure, and yoga addresses this through pranayama (breathing exercises), movement and mindfulness. Multiple reviews have found yoga reduces hot flush frequency and severity, improves sleep and supports emotional regulation during the menopausal transition.

The Australasian Menopause Society recognises lifestyle-based interventions including yoga and mindfulness, as first-line approaches for managing menopausal symptoms, particularly for women who prefer not to use or cannot use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT).

Ayurveda & Women’s Health
A 2024 literature review published in Cureus (Patibandla et al.) examined Ayurvedic interventions across the full spectrum of female reproductive health, finding evidence for their effectiveness in supporting menstrual irregularities, perimenopausal symptoms and the menopausal transition through lifestyle modification and dietary guidance.

Important note: Rebecca’s Ayurvedic Consultations focus on lifestyle and dietary guidance, not herbal prescribing. All care complements your existing medical treatment. Please always consult your GP or specialist.