Can I practice yoga during my period?

Menstruation is the most painful time for women. If you don't take good care of yourself during menstruation, it is easy to cause great impact and harm to the later period. You should also pay attention to reasonable exercise every time you have menstruation. Many people think of doing yoga to improve their condition when they have menstruation, but many people think that doing yoga during menstruation is very harmful to the body. So, can you practice yoga during menstruation?

There are many yoga postures that can effectively relieve menstrual pain and eliminate tension, making women more comfortable, happier, and more peaceful during menstruation. It can also enhance the body's resistance and delay the onset of menopause. It has many benefits. Therefore, it is recommended that members do some simple soothing movements during menstruation unless there are special circumstances (note: movements that make the body stand upside down, such as headstand, shoulder stand, and pear pose, are strictly prohibited during menstruation).

Here are some yoga moves suitable for menstruation for your reference:

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.

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, with your head tilted 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.

3. Sitting Angle Pose (Sit on a cushion and spread your legs as far as possible to the sides. When inhaling, stretch your spine upward while raising your arms. Exhale and lean 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;

You can do yoga exercises during menstruation, don't worry. Doing some yoga during menstruation can strengthen your physical fitness. And if you have dysmenorrhea during menstruation, it can be improved by doing yoga. Doing some yoga appropriately can improve abdominal pain in a healthy way. But you must pay attention to the amount of yoga during menstruation and not do yoga excessively.