Can I really do yoga during my period?

Many women have the habit of practicing yoga, but many people are disturbed by abdominal pain during menstruation. In addition, some yoga movements may cause excessive menstrual discharge, so many people worry about whether they can do yoga during menstruation. In fact, for those who do not have severe dysmenorrhea, practicing yoga can have many benefits to the body and can also help regulate menstruation. Below I will introduce how to do yoga during menstruation.

From the first day to the last day of the menstrual period, women should practice some asanas. These asanas help women stay healthy and they do not cause menstrual obstruction or occlusion. But you must choose those asanas that will not cause women to over-exert themselves and cause any hormonal disorders. Therefore, women can do some 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 aches, lumbosacral pains, 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.

Precautions for practicing yoga during menstruation:

1. Don't do a large backward bend pose right away.

2. After the exercise, you can practice inversion poses moderately to help with uterine dryness, repair the endocrine system, enhance blood circulation in the abdominal area, and strengthen the body.

3. In the first one or two days, if you still feel tired, don't do too many standing poses.

The above is an introduction to yoga exercises during menstruation. Especially for girls in puberty, doing some yoga regularly can effectively reduce menstrual pain, eliminate tension, and make the body more comfortable during menstruation. But it should be noted that you should avoid practicing in the first few days when the amount is large, and keep warm and don't catch a cold.