frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Hatha Yoga and Hormone Yoga?
Hatha Yoga is practiced to maintain health. It is composed of asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing exercises) with body awareness and relaxation. Hormone Yoga is therapeutic and is based on physiology, The asanas are dynamic, with very strong pranayamas to massage and reactivate the glands. We also use the Tibetan Energy Technique to reinforce the results, also known as "Circulation of Energy".
Hormone Yoga Therapy is a specific sequence of dynamic yoga postures and strong abdominal breathing which stimulates and activates the glands through massage and compression. We then move the energy using Tibetan energy techniques and reinforce the physical work.
The results aren’t the same if you skip some of the steps or exercises, the sequence is meant to be practiced as a whole series.
I am new to yoga, can I still learn/practice HYT?
Yes! HYT is accessible for every body, including newcomers.
I have some mobility challenges like sore hips and knees, can I still practice HYT?
Yes! We can accommodate all types of challenges by using yoga props such as blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps.
I have a very busy life/schedule and find it difficult to commit to exercise on my own, how can you help?
For the online course, all you need to do is turn on the video and follow-along with me. We recommend committing to at least 15 minutes a day to learn the postures. Morning is ideal, on an empty stomach. However, if morning is not possible, try carving out some time during the day. If evening is the only time you have, please give yourself at least one hour after practice before going to bed. The anti-stress/anti-pranayama exercises are ideal to practice before bedtime. Once you learn and somewhat memorize the sequence, the commitment is 30 minutes to do the sequence. For best results, we recommend practicing 3-5 times a week. We also have a Facebook private group that you are invited to join.
Can stress mess with your hormones?
Yes! Stress can cause hormonal imbalances in women. This can occur when elevated levels of cortisol suppress the body's natural sex hormones, (estrogen + progesterone). Acute and chronic stress can fundamentally alter the body's hormone balance, which can lead to missed, late or irregular periods, in addition, to chronic fatigue, weight gain, insomnia and more.
What results were achieved in a study group?
In 1993, after observing the excellent results obtained by her students, Dinah decided to do a controlled scientific research project about the effect of HYT on hormone levels and symptoms of low hormone levels ( hot flushes, uro-genital dryness, emotional instability, insomnia, chronic fatigue, depression, migraine, infertility, hair loss, weight gain etc). The results obtained by women who practiced were measured with blood tests of estradiol (before the beginning the practice and repeated every 4 months) and the intensity of symptoms were evaluated in a questionnaire to be repeated every month.
The conclusion was that results were very positive:
Estradiol level increased average 154% with 100% of the students, within a practice of 3 to 4 months, without medications, eliminated the symptoms or decreased their intensity to near zero.
What is premature menopause?
Women are most likely to be between ages 40 and 60 years old when they experience natural menopause - the average age is about 51 years old. If you begin to go through menopause before the age of 40, it's called premature or early menopause.
Menopause occurring after the age of 55 is considered a late menopause. Surgical menopause is when you have had a hysterectomy.
The doctor said I have polycystic ovaries, is Hormone Yoga contraindicated?
In your case, Hormone Yoga is indicated - it reactivates and balances the hormone production and the cysts in the ovary will be eliminated, Polycystic ovaries can cause infertility, but after 4 to 6 months practice, in 85% of the cases the desired pregnancy can happen.
I feel good with HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) BHRT (Bioidentical Replacement Therapy)
why should I change to Hormone Yoga Therapy ?
Please read: https://www.breastcancer.org/risk/factors/hrt
To eliminate the symptoms of menopause caused by low hormones, a healthier and natural solution is to practice Hormone Yoga Therapy exercises, 4 - 7 times a week.
I have been diagnosed with "Estrogen" positive breast cancer, can I still practice HYT?
We recommend you ask your Doctor if you wanted to, could you take HRT. If the answer is "YES"
then you have a green light to practice. If the Doctor says, "NO", you cannot take HRT, then the same
goes for practicing HYT.
I am a yoga teacher, do I need to take the course of can I purchase the video alone?
While I understand that you are a yoga teacher, Dinah Rodrigues' method is inspired by Kundalini and Hatha yoga.
There are very specific techniques in Hormone Yoga, that need to be addressed and done with precision in order for the method to work. There are so many little details. Most yoga teachers who have learned HYT are very surprised how unique it is, including me.
I just had a baby, how many months postnatal do you recommend I practice?
It is recommended that you wait until you are 6 months postnatal before doing the HYT practice in order to give your body time to heal. After that you're good to go and in fact the exercises can really help restore your pelvic floor.
Why is Hormone Yoga not very well known in North America?
That is a very good question! The only reason I can think of, is because Dinah has only come to North America a few times. She usually makes a couple trips a year to Europe, usually Germany and CR, but currently she is not travelling. My intention with this online course is to reach more people and spread the goodness of Hormone Yoga. Here's a good article from La Presse.
Hatha Yoga is practiced to maintain health. It is composed of asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing exercises) with body awareness and relaxation. Hormone Yoga is therapeutic and is based on physiology, The asanas are dynamic, with very strong pranayamas to massage and reactivate the glands. We also use the Tibetan Energy Technique to reinforce the results, also known as "Circulation of Energy".
Hormone Yoga Therapy is a specific sequence of dynamic yoga postures and strong abdominal breathing which stimulates and activates the glands through massage and compression. We then move the energy using Tibetan energy techniques and reinforce the physical work.
The results aren’t the same if you skip some of the steps or exercises, the sequence is meant to be practiced as a whole series.
I am new to yoga, can I still learn/practice HYT?
Yes! HYT is accessible for every body, including newcomers.
I have some mobility challenges like sore hips and knees, can I still practice HYT?
Yes! We can accommodate all types of challenges by using yoga props such as blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps.
I have a very busy life/schedule and find it difficult to commit to exercise on my own, how can you help?
For the online course, all you need to do is turn on the video and follow-along with me. We recommend committing to at least 15 minutes a day to learn the postures. Morning is ideal, on an empty stomach. However, if morning is not possible, try carving out some time during the day. If evening is the only time you have, please give yourself at least one hour after practice before going to bed. The anti-stress/anti-pranayama exercises are ideal to practice before bedtime. Once you learn and somewhat memorize the sequence, the commitment is 30 minutes to do the sequence. For best results, we recommend practicing 3-5 times a week. We also have a Facebook private group that you are invited to join.
Can stress mess with your hormones?
Yes! Stress can cause hormonal imbalances in women. This can occur when elevated levels of cortisol suppress the body's natural sex hormones, (estrogen + progesterone). Acute and chronic stress can fundamentally alter the body's hormone balance, which can lead to missed, late or irregular periods, in addition, to chronic fatigue, weight gain, insomnia and more.
What results were achieved in a study group?
In 1993, after observing the excellent results obtained by her students, Dinah decided to do a controlled scientific research project about the effect of HYT on hormone levels and symptoms of low hormone levels ( hot flushes, uro-genital dryness, emotional instability, insomnia, chronic fatigue, depression, migraine, infertility, hair loss, weight gain etc). The results obtained by women who practiced were measured with blood tests of estradiol (before the beginning the practice and repeated every 4 months) and the intensity of symptoms were evaluated in a questionnaire to be repeated every month.
The conclusion was that results were very positive:
Estradiol level increased average 154% with 100% of the students, within a practice of 3 to 4 months, without medications, eliminated the symptoms or decreased their intensity to near zero.
What is premature menopause?
Women are most likely to be between ages 40 and 60 years old when they experience natural menopause - the average age is about 51 years old. If you begin to go through menopause before the age of 40, it's called premature or early menopause.
Menopause occurring after the age of 55 is considered a late menopause. Surgical menopause is when you have had a hysterectomy.
The doctor said I have polycystic ovaries, is Hormone Yoga contraindicated?
In your case, Hormone Yoga is indicated - it reactivates and balances the hormone production and the cysts in the ovary will be eliminated, Polycystic ovaries can cause infertility, but after 4 to 6 months practice, in 85% of the cases the desired pregnancy can happen.
I feel good with HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) BHRT (Bioidentical Replacement Therapy)
why should I change to Hormone Yoga Therapy ?
Please read: https://www.breastcancer.org/risk/factors/hrt
To eliminate the symptoms of menopause caused by low hormones, a healthier and natural solution is to practice Hormone Yoga Therapy exercises, 4 - 7 times a week.
I have been diagnosed with "Estrogen" positive breast cancer, can I still practice HYT?
We recommend you ask your Doctor if you wanted to, could you take HRT. If the answer is "YES"
then you have a green light to practice. If the Doctor says, "NO", you cannot take HRT, then the same
goes for practicing HYT.
I am a yoga teacher, do I need to take the course of can I purchase the video alone?
While I understand that you are a yoga teacher, Dinah Rodrigues' method is inspired by Kundalini and Hatha yoga.
There are very specific techniques in Hormone Yoga, that need to be addressed and done with precision in order for the method to work. There are so many little details. Most yoga teachers who have learned HYT are very surprised how unique it is, including me.
I just had a baby, how many months postnatal do you recommend I practice?
It is recommended that you wait until you are 6 months postnatal before doing the HYT practice in order to give your body time to heal. After that you're good to go and in fact the exercises can really help restore your pelvic floor.
Why is Hormone Yoga not very well known in North America?
That is a very good question! The only reason I can think of, is because Dinah has only come to North America a few times. She usually makes a couple trips a year to Europe, usually Germany and CR, but currently she is not travelling. My intention with this online course is to reach more people and spread the goodness of Hormone Yoga. Here's a good article from La Presse.