Can I do yoga during my period?

Many female friends experience the menstrual period every month. A short menstrual period will cause a lot of bleeding and great abdominal pain, but this is a normal physiological function for each of our female friends and there is no need to worry too much. However, recently many female friends have begun to do some yoga during their menstrual period. Yoga requires a lot of activity. Let us find out whether you can do yoga during your menstrual period.

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.

Notice

1. If the menstrual flow is heavy in the first two days of your period, it is better to rest and do simple meditation or breathing exercises.

2. It is strictly forbidden to practice headstand, shoulder stand, pear pose and other movements that make the body stand upside down 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;

Can you do yoga during your menstrual period? The answer is yes. You can do yoga during your menstrual period, but we need to pay attention to the amplitude and strength of the yoga movements, and try not to do any activities that are too strenuous. This can effectively help us reduce the unnecessary harm that yoga brings to our bodies. At the same time, you must prevent excessive abdominal pain during your menstrual period.