March 07, 2024

Will going upside down in yoga give me endometriosis?

14 minutes

One of the most common questions that arise when teaching fertility yoga, and yoga in general - is - Can I go upside down when I'm on my period? Will I get endometriosis? Will my endometriosis get worse?

In this episode I talk about about yoga inversions when you're menstruating.

what are full inversions and half inversions

What is endometriosis

Where to get good info about endometriosis

Physiologically - going upside does not cause retrograde endometriosis

Yoga tradition says no inversions while menstruating because of Apana Vayu - downward flowing energy

Understanding your body as it cycles

Respecting the flow of nature

What poses I recommend for when you're bleeding

Resources:

Original Blogpost: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/blog/yoga-inversions-and-endometriosis/

Suggested poses for when you're menstruating

Supported Wide Angle Forward Fold

Supported Semi-reclined Baddha Konasana

Belly Bolster Prone Savasana can be wonderful if you have cramps

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