🌸 Yoga Poses to Relieve PMS During Your Period🌸

Hey, beautiful souls! 🌟

Today, we’re focusing on gentle, nurturing yoga poses designed specifically to relieve PMS symptoms during your menstrual phase. 🌷

Why It’s Important:

During your period, your body craves rest and renewal. Hormone levels drop, which can cause fatigue, cramps, and emotional sensitivity. But did you know that certain yoga poses can help ease these symptoms? By moving mindfully, you’re not just honoring your body’s need for softness, but you’re also supporting your cycle’s natural rhythm.

Here are the poses that can make a world of difference:

1. Yogi Squat (Malasana) or Frog Pose (Mandukasana):

Both of these deep hip openers help release tension in the pelvic area, improving circulation and alleviating cramping. They also provide a gentle stretch for the lower back and inner thighs, promoting a sense of grounding and stability.

2. Seated Butterfly (Baddha Konasana):

This pose gently opens the hips and stretches the inner thighs, which can relieve discomfort in the lower abdomen. It’s also great for calming the mind and reducing stress, helping you feel more centered and at ease.

3. Seal Pose (Bhujangasana Variation):

A variation of Cobra Pose, Seal Pose provides a deep stretch for the lower back and opens the chest, which can help to reduce tension in the abdominal area and improve digestion. It’s especially soothing if you’re experiencing lower back pain.

4. Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana):

Pigeon Pose is a deep hip opener that can release tension in the hips and lower back, areas often tight during menstruation. This pose helps to stretch the hip flexors and relieve built-up stress, promoting a sense of emotional release and relaxation.

5. Camel Pose (Ustrasana):

This heart-opening pose stretches the front of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and hip flexors. It’s excellent for counteracting the slumped posture that often comes with fatigue and can help to boost energy and mood during your period.

6. Seated Straddle Pose (Upavistha Konasana):

This wide-legged forward bend stretches the inner thighs and lower back, promoting relaxation and relieving tension in the lower abdomen. It’s perfect for when you’re feeling bloated or experiencing mild cramps.

7. Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana):

Lying down in this gentle twist massages your internal organs, aiding digestion and relieving lower back pain. It’s a great way to release any built-up tension in your body and calm the nervous system.

Why These Poses Work During This Stage:

During your menstrual phase, your energy levels are lower, so it’s essential to focus on restorative, gentle practices. These poses not only help to relieve physical symptoms like cramps and bloating but also support your emotional wellbeing by promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Each of these poses is designed to nurture your body and mind, helping you feel more balanced and in tune with your cycle.

By syncing your practice with your cycle, you’re giving your body exactly what it needs at this time—nurturing, healing, and rest. 🌙

Join me in this beautiful, gentle practice today, and let’s support our bodies with the love and care they deserve. ✨

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