18/01/2026

ON SUNDAY January 18, 2026 theSunday Special XI

Best yoga poses for menopause

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Kok’s yoga classes, where mindful movement encourages strength without strain.

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• Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) Begin standing with feet wide. Turn one foot out and extend your arms wide. Reach forward, then lower the front hand to the shin, ankle or floor, while the other arm stretches upward. Gaze at the top hand.

• Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana)

Lie on your back, bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall open to the sides. Place your arms gently by your side or on your belly.

• Legs-up-the-wall (Viparita Karani) Sit close to a wall, then lie back and swing your legs up to rest vertically against it. Arms rest at your sides as you relax into the pose.

Simple poses can ease tension and promote better sleep.