What i can do to recover from stress of physical symptoms of menopause and emotional stress of divorce? i'm recovering (6+ years) from hot-flashes and now am faced with an end to my 40+ year marriage - presumably, because i've been 'out of sorts' and 'out

The : The yoga is a step in the right direction. A regular exercise program of some sort that agrees with your lifestyle can be very helpful--walking every day, bicycling, or perhaps an aerobics class. If you are not pet-averse, you might consider getting a dog as the love is unconditional and you'll be forced into regular walks with company. You'll also meet people walking their dogs. There are animals available through the rescue services if you don't want the hassle of a puppy training.

Therapy: Sounds like you've been thru lots of powerful changes and would benefit from talking with a therapist abt: 1) ways to manage stress (eg cbt skills, meditation, etc); 2) how to emotionally process loss of marriage, and reframe your life and role as single; 3) explore if clinically depressed, and how to address that; 4) assess whether couples counseling or uncoupling counseling could be helpful.