Yoga-Meditations

From the very first day till the day menstruation ends, one to should do only those yoga asanas for regular periods that would help you keep yourself healthy and not create any obstruction in the menstrual flow. Select only those which do not make you run out of energy or get you any hormonal disturbance.

Yoga Asanas Periods can be the standing forward extensions like Adho Mukha Svanasana, Parsvottanasana, Uttanasana, Prasarita and Padottanasana This Yoga for women should be done with head supported. To soften your abdomen, you have to first do the concave back movement before you go for the final posture. But if you suffer from body-ache, low energy levels, lower back pain, then avoid these yoga asanas.

Periods may prevent you from doing many yoga asanas for women, and it is important not to deteriorate your health. In other yoga asanas for women, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Ardha Chandrasana help check on heavy bleeding, abdominal cramps and back-ache. If you suffer from lower back pain sciatica and slipped disc, then the above two asanas are a must for you.

The supine asanas would relax your muscles and nerves that are under constant stress and irritation.
During periods, inversions should not be done as the blood flow will be arrested. Many who tried to do it in enthusiasm found out that the blow flow stopped abruptly. This is not at all good for your health as it may lead to cysts, endometriosis, fibroids and cancer which can damage your system. Ayurveda teaches us that whatever needs to be thrown out must be thrown out and there is absolutely no need to retain it. Do not hold urine, feces etc. Also, it is important to avoid any physical exertion like dancing, heavy work and even walking and only do the allowed yoga asanas for regular periods.