THE ROLE OF CHANDRA NAMASKAR IN MANAGING PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF PERIMENOPAUSE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Perimenopause signifies a critical transition in a woman's life, connecting her fertile years to the end of menstruation during menopause. Contemporary medical science characterizes perimenopause as a transitional stage defined by hormonal variations, commonly presenting symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, emotional fluctuations, unpredictable menstrual patterns, and alterations in bone density. These bodily transformations frequently affect a woman's overall quality of life and wellness. The current imperative is to investigate novel approaches for managing perimenopausal symptoms. Yogic lifestyle represents a way of living that seeks to enhance physical and mental health through asana and pranayama. Yoga has been employed as a healing modality to attain optimal health and to manage and treat various ailments. Numerous studies have integrated various elements of Yoga into comprehensive Yoga sessions to examine their effects on perimenopausal symptoms. Chandranamaskar, being among these practices, demonstrates beneficial effects in harmonizing pitta dosha and alleviating both physiological and psychological manifestations. By integrating classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern understanding of menopause, this review suggests a comprehensive healthcare approach emphasizing continuous wellness and illness prevention through yoga. This extensive research review underscores the encouraging potential of Chandranamaskar as a non-invasive and economical therapeutic option for women striving to attain hormonal balance during perimenopause.