Yoga for Menstruation

 

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Here we are back with one more blog with none other than sync. Today's topic for the blog is yoga during menstruation. As we all know girls during their puberty start menstruating and this phase is not the same for all girls. All women and girls have their own set of difficulties and discomforts during periods. Some females do not face any side effects rather some face a lot of side effects such as extreme pain, mood swings, fatigue, bloating, irritability, and so on. And so this topic is very controversial whether yoga should be done during menstruation or not. Some say a very light yoga practice should be done and some say the strong practice is useful. But since all women's bodies do not react the same we must listen to our bodies and act accordingly.

The menstrual cycle is very delicate and can change depending upon the circumstances and phases of life we go through. So the cycle not only affects us physically but also mentally and hence not only asanas should be done but also pranayam and meditations help us during menstruation.

The reason why we choose not to do yoga is the cause of negative emotions during extreme menstruation. The best yoga practice at such a point of time would be yoga Nidra or pranayam such as bhramari, anulom vilom, ujjayi, and deep breathing along with the chanting of om which is also very beneficial.

But if a person is feeling comfortable yoga practice can help alleviate pain in the back or period pain, and helps to control mood swings, anger, depression, and so on. Practicing yoga according to its suitability to the body can help increase peace and mental stability.

Asanas such as inversions, bandhas, and the ones with the involvement of strong backends, twists, and arm balances should be avoided cause some of them may cause heavier bleeding, disturbs the menstrual flow, and leads to vascular congestion, and so on.

Though generally, Pranayam is very useful during menstruation as it helps to balance emotions and calm the mind. Meditation is another useful practice at this time particularly as one is more sensitive and aware at this time. Yoga Nidra is also strongly recommended during this Time.

So here we went through the various impacts of menstruation on females and the body and the types of yoga that should be performed during various phases. we also had a strong focus on the general guidelines which can be practiced throughout the cycle and helps gain mental stability and energy. 

So all the girls out there, no need to fear cause it's time to put on the yogic gear. 

Let's do yoga every day cause of menstruation no more obstacles and let's make some miracles!

By Honey Shah(Team SYNC)