Can I do yoga during my menstrual period?

For women, the menstrual period is quite depressing and uncomfortable, and they cannot participate in many strenuous sports. However, yoga movements are relatively gentle and quiet, so some friends who love yoga wonder whether they can practice yoga during menstruation. There are many yoga poses, some of which are helpful for women who are menstruating. Below I will talk in detail about the issues of practicing yoga during menstruation.

Yoga poses that are safe to perform during menstruation

Standing forward stretch pose:

Standing forward bend, downward dog, double angle pose, enhanced side stretch (preferably with head support), etc. are all beneficial for women during menstruation.

In order to avoid excessive compression of the abdomen, women must pay attention to slightly contracting their abdomen backwards when completing the pose. However, women who suffer from body pain, lumbar pain, low energy, or sudden drop in blood sugar should avoid these poses!

Half Moon Pose and Standing Big Toe Hold Pose (sideways) help to curb heavy menstrual bleeding, back pain, and abdominal cramps. Women with lumbar sciatica and herniated disc should include these two poses in their practice sequence.

Seated poses:

Asanas such as Ahasana, Vajra Pose, Lotus Pose, Bound Angle Pose, Seated Angle Pose, Cow Face Pose, and Bandha Pose can help eliminate stress and tension in women. At the same time, practicing these poses also activates the groin, legs, knees, tendons, ankles, and toes, relaxes the joints, and eliminates swelling and pain. The mind also becomes quiet. Fish pose, seated forward bend (back stretch), and other forward bends: can help distract and eliminate anxiety, keeping the mind stable and calm.

The above is the answer to the question of whether you can practice yoga during menstruation. Now you don’t have to worry about menstruation affecting your yoga training. You can practice the above-mentioned asanas suitable for menstruation more often, which can effectively regulate menstruation, relieve dysmenorrhea, make menstruation more regular, and better expel toxins, so that you can go through the menstrual period more comfortably.