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In today’s yoga class, my teacher mentioned “living in the present.” This struck a deep chord within me, so I decided to write about how, through all these years of practice, yoga has repeatedly brought me back to the present moment. What’s interesting is that this awareness isn’t confined to my yoga mat; in fact, I’ve found myself returning to the present moment even outside of practice using techniques I’ve learned through yoga.

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can happen earlier or later. Menopause brings a variety of physical and emotional changes due to hormonal fluctuations, primarily a decrease in estrogen. This article explores the causes and symptoms of menopause, followed by a comprehensive list of yoga poses that can help alleviate the physical and emotional discomfort associated with this transition.

After writing a blog about yoga poses to relieve back pain, I remembered that several of my students had asked about ways to ease pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. These areas can often hold tension from daily activities like hunching over a computer or phone, carrying heavy bags, or even just poor posture. To help more people find relief, I decided to expand the list of poses, focusing on those that target the neck, shoulders, and upper back.