Is it good to practice yoga during menstruation?

Practicing yoga has become a fashion. Everyone regards yoga as a way to relax in urban life and finds tranquility in yoga that is not available in urban life. In particular, many women choose to practice yoga for the purpose of self-cultivation. Some women ask whether they can practice yoga during menstruation. In fact, this question is natural, because yoga is a relatively light exercise, which can also promote blood circulation.

In today's modern society, women are used by society in their careers and jobs almost like men, bearing the same pressure and responsibilities, whether voluntarily or under economic pressure or for any other reasons. Women in the past did not practice yoga, perhaps for the same reason that fewer men practice yoga today.

Yoga belongs to the sphere of male activities due to its original seriousness, philosophy, academic and ascetic nature, but unfortunately due to commercial hype, yoga has gradually lost its seriousness and philosophy and turned into a cheap fashion. Elegant men think it is too popular, popular men think it is too feminine, orthodox men think it is too alternative, and alternative men think it is too similar to fitness.

In principle, practicing yoga during menstruation should help us eliminate discomfort and fatigue, restore physical strength, stabilize emotions, and maintain inner peace (although the opposite is often the case). The extent to which each woman is affected physically and mentally during her menstrual period varies.

Therefore, ladies who practice yoga regularly should develop an inner "hearing", listen to the signals sent by the body and mind, and use your intuition to judge whether you should practice asanas today, what to practice and how to practice, etc. No one can make decisions for you except yourself. You can choose to take a complete break and stop any asana practice, or you can choose very gentle practices to better relax, such as supine and forward-bending poses, either sitting on the ground or supported by a cushion.

What you should pay attention to when practicing yoga during menstruation is to avoid strenuous exercise. It is also best not to stand or maintain a posture for a long time, as this is not conducive to menstruation. In addition, it is best to avoid learning difficult or new postures, as this will require more of your energy. It is best to do yoga three days after menstruation.