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How to An Introduction to Yoga for Menstruating Women

By Erica Thinesen, eHow Editor
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Yoga poses for women who are menstruating can help relieve cramping, bloating and other symptoms that may occur each month. You can easily learn these poses and use them throughout the month as well. Because these poses are simple to acheive, you won't have to worry about pulling muscles or causing additional cramping.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • yoga mat
  • workout clothing

    How to Do Yoga Poses During Menstruation

  1. Step 1

    Perform the Camel Child's pose. Begin by getting down on your knees. You should use a yoga mat to stabilize your body and increase your comfort level. Lift your body to stretch your hips. Raise both hands to the ceiling and stretch.

  2. Step 2

    Lower your body to the floor and stretch your hands in front of you. Feel this stretch in the hamstrings of your legs, your arms and in your back. Your back should be kept rounded throughout this stretch. Hold this pose for at least 10 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Progressing from the Camel Child's pose, you should lift your body and balance on your knees and hands. The next pose is called Downward Dog. Make sure your legs are hip's distance apart. Curl your toes under to prepare for this pose.

  4. Step 4

    Lower your torso onto the heels of your feet. Lift your hips into the air. Straighten your legs and arms as you go into this pose. You should feel this stretch throughout your body. Lower your feet and allow your head to fall gently between your arms. Hold this pose for 10 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Lower your body back into the starting position with your body balanced on your knees and hands. Move your left foot forward and prepare to go into a lunge. Place your hands at the sides of your left leg and arch your back.

  6. Step 6

    Bend your right leg downward and curl your right foot under. Feel the stretch in your legs and abs.

Tips & Warnings
  • Stretching regularly can help decrease symptoms of menstruation each month.
  • Wear comfortable clothing when practicing Yoga.
  • Check with a physician if you have prior injuries or if you're pregnant before starting a yoga program.

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