What is Menopause?
by Shibu Issac
Date: 14th December 2021
Men O Pause? Does that mean it’s a pause from men???
Well you have it wrong, it’s a Greek word, Menos meaning month and pause meaning cessation.
Unlike men, women are gifted in experiencing various transformation in life. From childhood menarche which means the onset of the menstrual period (reproductive period), pregnancy and menopause (post reproductive period).
Every creature and living substance have a life span and transformation. Menopause is a natural phenomenon in woman’s life, which has a cessation of the reproductive stage. During this period of transformation, its likely to encounter numerous challenges ranging from altered mood, irritability, flushes. Another challenge now witnessed is early menopause. It could be due to the environmental factors, exposures to various chemicals and several related causes.
Ayurveda and yoga help a lady, to transform all such phases in much more resilient, natural, and peaceful manner. Most importantly it supports the lady to undergo natural course of the menstrual age in much healthier and happier way. It prepares the body, mind, and energy to cope and reshape with the changes and delightfully balance and welcome the natural wave of transformation.