Category Archives: Yoga Practice during Menstruation

Yoga Poses For Menstruation Cramps And Muscle Atrophy: Effective Yoga Poses For Dysmenorrhea Treatment

By Patricia | April 16, 2009

What are some good yoga poses to relieve cramps and muscle atrophy?
Menstruation is a monthly cycle in women. There is a bloody discharge from the vagina as the uterine wall sheds its lining. Although menstruation is a natural and normal feature, many women experience cramps or dysmenorrhea or PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) during this time. Dysmenorrhea [...]

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Menopause Weight Gain: Some Tips For Losing Weight

By Patricia | March 6, 2009

What are some tips for losing weight during menopause?

Menopause can be a stressful period for most women, not to mention the weight gain. Menopause can last several years and at an average a woman can put on 10–15lbs during this time. All the added pounds get accumulated around the abdomen due to increasing levels of [...]

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Inverted Pose|Non-Supported Backbend|Free-Standing Pose Are Not Recommended During The Menstrual Period

By Patricia | December 26, 2008

During Menstrual Period Which Yogasanas Females Should Avoid
All Inversions, Yogasanas (poses) to be avoided during menstrual period.
During the menstrual period a woman is not advised to do inverted poses for physiologic as well as philosophic reasons. During menstruation, a woman’s pelvic vascular bed has more blood than otherwise. This blood supply enters her uterus from [...]

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Yoga Supposed To Be Good For Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) As Yoga Stretches And Breathing Give Relief From The Symptom

By Patricia | December 17, 2008

What Exercise In Yoga Will Help With PMS
Yoga is supposed to be very good for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) as it is believed that the body needs more stretching and breathing to get relief from the symptoms.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): PMS begin a week or two before the onset of periods. This is believed to be caused [...]

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Menstrual Disorder Like Pain, Cramp, Heavy Bleeding, Scantiness Or Irregularity Get Corrected With Regular Yoga Practice

By Patricia | December 15, 2008

Going To Gym Regularly And Doing Yoga Affect Menstrual Cycle
Doing both simultaneously do not have any negative effect.  The only pre-requisite is that you should do in moderation and not overstrain.  Both are fitness regimen.  Exercise at gym has physical effect on the muscles and bones, yoga helps in harmonious development of body, mind and [...]

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