HORMONES AND YOGA
We have previously talked about Pilates during pregnancy, and today we want to talk about the hormonal effects that yoga produces on us. To be aware of the effects of hormones on us, below is a list of some of the symptoms of "hormonal imbalance".
Physical:
- Headache
- Weight gain
- skin problems
- joint pain
- Hair loss
- Increase in body and facial hair
- Swollen eyes
- Night sweats
- Tingling in hands and feet
- decreased energy (fatigue)
- Sugar/carb cravings
- Anxiety
- stress
- Insomnia
- Concentration problems
- depressed mood
- Humor changes
- Irritability
- Sadness
- excessive worry
- decreased libido
- Confusion
How does the practice of Yoga influence the hormonal balance?
It has been shown that the regular practice of Yoga in its traditional form decreases cortisol and adrenaline levels, the main hormones responsible for stress. This also translates into a decrease in fat in the abdomen (where more cortisol receptors are located) and above all in a significant reduction in anger, depression and anxiety, thus improving the quality of life. In addition, the regular practice of this discipline increases melatonin levels after 3 months of practice, improving the biological activity of sleep.