Menopause – called “Rajonivritti” in Ayurveda – marks not the end, but the beginning of a new phase of life. As hormone levels decline, the potential for inner maturation, self-determination, and holistic healing increases. However, many women experience this time as burdensome: hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, weight gain, or exhaustion are just some of the challenges.
Ayurveda views menopause not as an illness, but as a natural transition that can be gently supported through a conscious lifestyle.
European Ayurveda®: Gentle Medicine for a Natural Rhythm
At the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, European Ayurveda® combines traditional healing methods with Western medicine and modern psychology. Ayurveda specialist, Deepa Naik, provides holistic support to women – with targeted therapies, dosha-specific nutrition, and emotional support. The focus is not only on the body but also on emotional balance.
“Menopause is a gift – if we learn to listen to our bodies and understand their language.”
Rajat Vashisht, Ayurveda Specialist at the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof in Tyrol
Common Menopausal Complaints from an Ayurvedic Perspective
- Vata imbalances: Insomnia, nervousness, dryness, anxiety
- Pitta imbalances: Hot flashes, irritability, anger, night sweats
- Kapha imbalances: Lack of drive, weight gain, water retention
Measures: How You Can Holistically Support the Transition
#1: Dosha-Specific Nutrition for Hormone Balance
- Vata-reducing: warm, oily, nourishing foods (e.g., soups, stews, ghee)
- Kapha-regulating: pungent, dry, light foods (e.g., ginger tea, vegetable stir-fries)
- Pitta-balancing: cooling herbs like coriander, mint, fennel, Amalaki
Tip: Start the day with warm ginger water and end it with a cup of calming Brahmi tea.
#2: Rituals and Movement
- Mornings: Tongue scraping, oil pulling, gentle Abhyanga (self-massage)
- Daily: Yoga, walks, breathing exercises (Pranayama)
- Evenings: warm foot massages, digital detox, meditation
European Ayurveda® Oral Care Oil
The Ayurvedic oral care oil contains selected ingredients sage and thyme. They give the oil a refreshing taste and can help dissolve Kapha. Oil pulling can cleanse the mouth of impurities and prevent bad breath.
#3: Therapeutic Support through European Ayurveda®
- Ayurvedic diagnostics and pulse analysis
- Shirodhara (forehead oil drip) to calm the nervous system
- Rasayana herbs for cell regeneration
- Gentle bowel cleansing to eliminate hormonal residues
#4: Mental Stability through Coaching and Self-Reflection
Elisabeth Naschberger-Mauracher, Female Coach at European Ayurveda Sonnhof, supports women through this intense phase of life with great empathy and experience.
“Menopause is a moment of introspection. If you learn to trust your inner voice, you will emerge stronger.”
Elisabeth Naschberger-Mauracher, European Ayurveda Expert & Managing Director of the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof in Tyrol
Coaching Questions for Inner Clarity during Menopause
These questions will help you better understand your needs and discover new paths during this phase of life:
- What wants to be released from me now – physically, emotionally, or mentally?
- Which areas of my life feel balanced – and which do not?
- How do I speak to myself internally – do I nourish myself with compassion or criticism?
- What rituals provide me with stability in everyday life?
- Where do I feel joy – and how can I invite more of it into my life?
- What does femininity mean to me today – beyond roles and expectations?
- How do I want to shape my next phase of life – internally and externally?
- What nutrition, movement, or self-care would strengthen me on all levels?
- How can my environment support me during this phase – and do I communicate that clearly?
- What is my personal symbol for inner maturity, self-efficacy, and freedom?
Menopause as a Path to Self-Determination
European Ayurveda® offers you well-founded medical guidance, profound self-knowledge, and natural self-care. With Ayurveda specialist Deepa Naik, Female Coach Elisabeth Naschberger-Mauracher, and the team at the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, you will find a holistic way to experience menopause as a powerful time of transformation – naturally, individually, and sustainably.
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