Some might find this surprising, but women – adolescents and even young adults – actually find Yoga a relieving way to work out during menstruation. It only involves a series of simple asanas …so it’s so much fun?
Women, particularly young ladies always tend to question their anatomies about the whys, hows and wheretofores of life during menstruation. I’d say, they are best advised not to worry and just pick some regular Yoga practices even if they experience no discomfort. Down the years, I’ve benefited tremendously from Yoga and I thought I’d share my practical benefits with others. This page provides at a glance the series of asanas; the basic postures along with the effects it has on women during menstruation.
I hope what I have compiled from my years of experience can serve as a guide to women of all ages. For details about the postures, I suggest you browse the asana section under Yoga Poses on this site itself.
Standing Postures - I
1. Cow Face Pose - Gomukhasana
2. Hand to Foot Pose - Uttanasana
3. Inverted Leg Stretch Pose - Viparitakarani
4. Shoulder Stand - Sarvangasana
The Effects
• Your brain gets relaxed faster; the posterior extension of the spine rejuvenates the kidneys.
• The strain on your heart is lessened as your heart rests below the top of the spine.
• These asanas improve your blood circulation in the lower abdominal region and thereby enhance ovarian functioning.
Specially benefits those who experience
• Headaches
• Abdominal pains
• Tautness of the body
• Lower back pains
