Menstruation - Poses to do & Poses to avoid for Women
Jun 24, 2022
Menstruation is the body's renewal period.
Make it a quiet and relaxing time as the body goes through a hormonal shift.
Poses to Do
Take the time to rest. One can rest in the poses where the back is supported by a bolster so the abdominal organs are relaxed and the organs get more space. This also helps to alleviate cramps.
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Rest in these poses for as long as you can.
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Restorative Poses to do -
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Supported Bound-Angle Pose
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Legs up the wall - with upper and lower back flat on the floor
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Supported Seated Forward Bends - with caution - if there is no abdominal or lower back discomfort
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Savasana and its variations (side lying)
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Poses to Avoid
During the menstrual cycle, toxins are being released from the body, so one should avoid all inversions.
Inverted poses are the poses where the abdominal region is higher than the heart.
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Inverted Poses to Avoid -
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Downward Facing Dog
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ShoulderStand
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Headstand
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Handstand
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Peacock pose
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Plow pose
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Any type of inversion
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Deep backbends
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Twists should be done with ease
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Save the inverted poses for other days of the month.
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I hope you feel rested and renewed with the restorative set of poses.
For questions or comments, email at shilpa@peaceyogalife.com
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