Are You Suffering from Hot Flushes? Try Yoga!

Dear MHI reader, 

Hot flushes can be frustrating and uncomfortable. They often come on suddenly, leaving you feeling overheated, sweaty, and restless. If you’re looking for a natural way to manage them, yoga might be the answer.

Yoga is more than just stretching—it helps calm your nervous system, improves circulation, and supports hormone balance. By practising gentle poses and breathing exercises, you can reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flushes.

How Does Yoga Help?

Yoga provides natural relief from hot flushes by calming the nervous system, supporting hormone balance, and improving overall well-being. 

Below are some ways yoga can help 

1. Reduces Stress

Stress can trigger hot flushes. Yoga encourages deep breathing and relaxation, helping you feel calmer.

2. Balances Hormones 

Certain yoga poses support the endocrine system, which controls hormone levels. This may help reduce sudden temperature spikes.

3. Improves Circulation

Better blood flow helps regulate body temperature, making hot flushes less intense. 

Best Yoga Poses for Hot Flushes

Here are a few simple poses to try:

• Child’s Pose (Balasana) – A gentle resting pose that soothes the nervous system.

• Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) – Helps with circulation and relaxation.

• Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) – A calming pose that reduces stress.

• Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana) – Opens the hips and promotes deep breathing.

Breathing Techniques for Instant Relief

Breathing exercises can quickly cool you down when a hot flush starts. Try:

• Cooling Breath (Sitali Pranayama) – Inhale through your mouth as if sipping through a straw, then exhale through your nose.

• Deep Belly Breathing – Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to rise, then exhale slowly.

Start Small and Stay Consistent

You don’t need to be flexible or experienced to start yoga. Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference. Try a gentle yoga class, follow an online video, or simply practice a few poses at home.

If you’re struggling with hot flushes, why not give yoga a try? It’s a natural, effective way to feel more comfortable and in control of your body.

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