yoga for menstruation
Haunted By Aches and Pains?
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24m
honoring your cycle and being gentle with yourself should always come first. this soft, supportive flow is perfect for any time during your cycle, but especially comforting during menstruation. and if you’re not someone who menstruates, you’re still welcome here—this practice offers deep relief for the hips, heart, and low back. wherever you are, let this be a space to soften tension into ease and reconnect with your body’s wisdom.
recommended props: blanket, bolster, strap, blocks, wall access
featured poses:
easy pose (sukhasana)
seated straddle (upavistha konasana)
deer pose (mrigiasana)
hero pose (virasana)
camel pose (ustrasana)
legs up the wall (viparita karani)
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cat + cow breakdown
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no props needed
featured poses:
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pigeon pose breakdown
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props needed: none
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restorative hip openers
we’re sinking in, giving up, and letting go with a restorative approach to hip openers. this isn’t about flexibility—it’s about melting away the everyday bullshit and surrendering to the process. let your body lead and let it all drop.
recommended props: blocks, pillows, bolster, blanket
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