07/09/2026
YOGA AND HORMONES
Yoga helps hormone balance by reducing stress (lowering cortisol) and stimulating the endocrine system (thyroid, adrenals, ovaries) through specific poses, breathing (pranayama), and relaxation, targeting areas like hips and abdomen with twists, folds, and gentle inversions like Bridge, Cobra, Butterfly, and Legs Up the Wall, alongside meditation to calm the nervous system.
A holistic approach combining energizing morning poses with relaxing evening restorative practices is effective.
General Practice Tips
• Morning Routine: Focus on energizing poses
like Cobra and Sun Salutations.
• Evening Routine: Emphasize restorative poses
like Legs Up the Wall and twists to unwind.
• Listen to Your Body: Use Child's Pose for rest
when needed.
• Consistency: Regular practice, even 20
minutes
daily, supports hormonal health.
• Holistic Approach: Combine movement with
breathwork (pranayama) and meditation for
best results.
Come join us. Check out the pilates and yoga timetable here....
www.midlothianfitness.co.uk
Janie ☺️ 🙏
