Is it really possible to practice yoga during menstruation?

Yoga is a very popular sport nowadays. The amount of exercise is not large, but it can exercise the muscles of the whole body, and the difficulty of the movements increases little by little. It can not only increase the flexibility of the body, but also improve one's temperament. It can also regulate the body and achieve the purpose of health care and wellness. So are these exercises suitable for women who are menstruating?

It's okay to do something simple! But do it in moderation. 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.

Twist

Efficacy: Twisting can exercise abdominal viscera, massage reproductive organs, stimulate adrenal glands, strengthen kidney function, and avoid menstrual discomfort caused by kidney deficiency.

Basic movements: 1. Sit upright on the bed with your legs overlapped and bent, with the right foot on top and the left foot on the bottom.

2. Inhale, place your right hand on your left knee, turn your upper body to the left, keep your hips on the ground, place your left hand on the yoga brick, and face your head to the left and back.

3. Keep breathing, stay for 20-30 seconds, switch to the left and repeat this exercise.

If you do this exercise during your menstrual period, be sure not to use too much force, so as not to involve the uterus too much and aggravate menstrual discomfort.

The above article introduces some yoga programs that are suitable for women to practice during menstruation. Yoga can be practiced during menstruation, but some programs, including difficult movements, handstands, flips, etc., are not suitable for women during menstruation. There are some simple yoga moves you can do during your period. Pay attention to adjusting your breathing rhythm, etc.