Can women practice yoga during menstruation?

Yoga is now in full swing everywhere. Many people like to practice yoga, and most women want to reshape their image through persistent practice. However, many people worry that their yoga practice will be affected during menstruation. So, can women practice yoga during menstruation? In fact, the answer is yes, but it would be better to analyze it based on each person’s situation.

Women can choose to practice or rest during menstruation, which depends mainly on personal preference. When continuing to practice, there are some asanas that you should be careful about, such as those related to inversions, abdominal contractions, and energy-boosting exercises, which are best not practiced. Because of physiological problems, this may cause you discomfort.

Postures that cannot be practiced: All inverted postures (such as plow pose, headstand, shoulder stand, etc.), postures that squeeze the abdomen (such as back extension pose, single-leg extension pose), intense postures that require great body tolerance (such as wheel pose), etc. Stop immediately if you feel uncomfortable. You can do some standing or kneeling postures that are gentle on the body (such as yoga mudra, bowing pose, triangle pose, tree pose, cat pose, snake pose, etc.).

It is not suitable to do inversions or positions that squeeze the abdomen during menstruation, as this will cause some of the menstrual blood that should have been discharged from the body to remain in the body, affecting menstrual health. Avoid strenuous exercise during menstruation. You can practice some gentle stretching postures to massage your body. After the menstrual period is over, practicing more yoga (including postures such as inversion) can eliminate the symptoms of discomfort during menstruation and is beneficial to the body and mind.

Doing some yoga poses appropriately during menstruation can help blood circulation and relieve menstrual discomfort. For example, cat pose, tiger pose, butterfly pose, bound legs pose, and garland pose are all suitable for doing during menstruation.

If women practice yoga during menstruation, it is best to do it according to their physical condition. If their body does not allow it, it is best not to force themselves. If your body allows, you should also do it within your ability. You cannot practice hot yoga during menstruation because it will cause a lot of sweating and can easily cause infection during menstruation, so it is best to practice ordinary yoga.