<![CDATA[Background: Menopause is a natural phase marked by the permanent cessation of ovarian function and a decline in reproductive hormones, which is often accompanied by hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, joint pain, and urogenital complaints that affect quality of life. Although hormonal therapy is effective, it carries certain risks; therefore, yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention is considered a potential alternative. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of yoga in reducing menopausal symptoms based on the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Methods: This study employed a single case study design involving a 52-year-old woman who had experienced menopause for six months and reported hot flashes, joint pain, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and decreased daily comfort. The yoga intervention was provided through several sessions consisting of breathing techniques, relaxation, and yoga postures adjusted to the patient’s condition. Evaluation of menopausal symptoms was conducted using the MRS before and after the intervention. Results: The MRS score decreased from 16 (upper-moderate category) to 6 (mild category) following the yoga intervention, accompanied by a reduction in somatic and urogenital complaints and improvement in daily comfort. Conclusion: Yoga contributes to the reduction of menopausal symptoms and improvement of patient comfort, making it a safe and effective non-pharmacological intervention. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer intervention periods are recommended to strengthen these findings.]]>
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