Can women do yoga during menstruation?

Women’s menstrual cycle is also known as the “small confinement” period. You must take good care of your body during menstruation, otherwise there will be some sequelae. But this physiological cycle is also the golden period when it is easiest to lose weight. Also because of the menstrual cycle, women who want to lose weight cannot do strenuous exercise. Yoga is a relaxing exercise that can relieve symptoms of endocrine disorders by constantly practicing body flexibility. Can I do yoga during menstruation?

Can. Practicing yoga can promote blood circulation throughout the body, nourish the spinal nerves, balance the internal organs, help regulate menstruation, speed up blood circulation in the pelvic organs, reduce congestion of the pelvic and abdominal gonads, reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain during menstruation, and relieve restlessness during menstruation.

Effective yoga moves

Group 1: Back stretch (stand or sit, stretch your arms upwards while inhaling, exhale and move your arms forward and then downward, bringing your body as close to your legs as possible). This action can relieve abdominal pain during menstruation, relax the nervous system and stabilize emotions.

Group 2: Crescent pose (bend one leg at the knee, take a big step back with the other leg, inhale and raise your arms upwards, exhale and lean your body backwards, and tilt your head back). This action can stimulate the pelvic organs and promote blood circulation; however, it is not recommended to do it in the first two days of heavy menstruation.

The third group: Sitting Angle Pose (Sit on a cushion and spread your legs as far as possible to the sides. When you inhale, stretch your spine upward while raising your arms. Exhale and lean your body forward. Slowly lower your arms to the ground or extend them to the maximum extent you can). This action can relieve pelvic congestion, improve the health of pelvic organs, and improve sexual function;

Group 4: Camel pose (kneel on the mat with both knees, support the sides of the waist with your hands, inhale and lift the chest, open the shoulders, push the hips forward while exhaling, lean the body back, support the waist with your hands or put them on the heels. Tightening the buttocks can relieve waist discomfort). This movement can promote blood circulation, nourish, stretch and strengthen spinal nerves, which is beneficial to the disorders and recovery of female reproductive organs and sexual functions, and relieves physical discomfort.

Yoga is a soothing exercise. Doing it properly can also help women during their menstrual cycle to relieve menstruation and promote blood circulation. Some movements can also relieve dysmenorrhea, which means yoga is a very suitable sport for women. But please note that you cannot practice yoga in the first two days of menstruation or when the menstrual flow is heavy. At this time, you should still practice meditation and breathing methods, and some inverted movements should not be done during menstruation.