Studies have shown that women who exercise regularly are less likely to experience hot flushes. More women than at any time in history are now approaching or in the midst of the menopausal years. Yoga can ease away uncomfortable symptoms-and change your whole attitude toward this profound life transition. The yoga position, known as the child's pose, is an excellent relaxer for the body and mind. Exercise this regularly and you will see the benefits; more postures of yoga will be sending to you through our menopause club newsletter.

To perform the Child Pose, follow the following instructions.

1. Kneel down and sit on you feet with your heels pointing outward
2. Your knees should be separated, about the width of your hips
3. Place your forehead on the floor, then bring your arms alongside your body,
    palms turned upward. Stay for about 30 seconds up to three minutes
4. To come up from the Child Pose, lengthen your front torso then inhale as you
    lift from your tailbone, pressing down and into your pelvis.
   (source abc-yoga.com)