Yoga for Women: Why + How to Sync your Asana Practice to your Cycle
As a female yoga practitioner for almost 30 years, it has been a radical awakening aligning my asana practice to that of my menstrual cycle for the last 10 years. Not only has this allowed me to better connect with my body, but it's given me permission to push harder when I feel that burst of energy while also honouring those times when I want to snuggle up under a blanket.
Rather than trying to force or push through, I feel as though I am truly living in my flow.
Women’s Wellness:Yoga for Menopause
Thanks to hormones and hot flushes, yoga for menopause is all about staying cool, calm, and connected. Keeping our nervous system balanced and using the practices of yoga to maintain strength without overheating the body. So it’s best to stay away from practices such as hot yoga or Bikram and instead lean into slow flow or hatha yoga classes which help to build muscle mass and increase bone density. However, even in menopause, yoga is not a one size fits all! Restorative or yin yoga is ideal for women experiencing anxiety, mood swings or fatigue.