Iyengar Yoga. 40 minute Restorative Sequence - Suitable for Menstrual Cycle

Iyengar Yoga. 40 minute Restorative Sequence - Suitable for Menstrual Cycle . This is a relaxing yoga class, which you can practice during your period, or when you need a calming practice to release tension, relieve stress and restore your equilibrium.
The poses we teach in this yoga routine are:
Supta Baddha Konasana (Supine Bound Angle Pose)
Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose - Forward Bend to chair)
Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana (Three Limbed Forward Bend to Chair)
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend to Chair)
Upavistha Konasana (Seated WIde Angle Pose to Chair)
Parsva Upavistha Konasana (Side Seated WIde Angle Pose to Chair)
Chair Savasana (Corpse Pose with legs to Chair)
For this restorative sequence you will need:
A yoga bolster (or use folded towels or blankets)
2 blankets - one rolled
2 foam yoga pads
1 yoga belt
1 yoga chair or kitchen/dining chair
It is not always appropriate to do a strong yoga workout. If you are tired, unwell, stressed or you have a period, demanding standing poses, extreme twists and abdominal poses are not always helpful. The poses in this restorative yoga practice soften the abdominal area, relieving period pains, menstrual cramps and other abdominal pain. They calm the nervous system, relieve tension and de-stress the mind.
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[@stephanieball6852]

You two are the best! I loved the “blooper” in the middle :)

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

Thanks for your comments Stephanie. Delighted you are enjoying the videos. Also for flagging up the "blooper' - Oops!! Namaste Lin and Leo

[@kajalmangukia]

Thank you so much 😘🙏 It was really helpful...🧘🕉️🙇‍♀️God bless you 😘🙏

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

Hello Kajal. We are so glad you found this helpful. Have a look at this other sequence which is slightly shorter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXS1q5ungM6jeNk . Do let us know how you progress in your yoga. Namaste. Lin and Leo 🙏

[@shabnammirbadin5673]

Thank you so much!

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

You are very welcome. If you want another restorative sequence, try this 20 minute lesson from @yogawithlinandleo, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXS1q5ungM6jeNk, which is also suitable for the menstrual cycle. Namaste. Lin and Leo 🙏

[@mrrafsk]

finding your restorative videos very healing for me during my fortunate recovery process. thanks. Also the third leg in lotus helpful for my hip socket release (my knees thank you). One question if you are still aware of comments: my arms feel awkward in the forward chair bends. Inside or outside the chair, roll upper arm insides up and round (so shoulder blades come together). yes? not sure..

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

So glad you are recovering. We are pleased you have found this sequence helpful and kind to your knees. If the arms are not comfortable on the back of the chair then fold them. It could be that there’s a little stiffness in the shoulders and upper back. Have a look at our Immune Boost sequence which should help as you convalesce. Get well soon. Lin and Leo 🙏

[@MissKatjus]

Love your videos! Can you make a playlist of your videos that are suitable for the menstrual cycle?

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

Hello MissKatjus. Thanks for your request. It wasn't till we looked through our back catalogue that we realised we should do a few more sequences suitable for the menstrual cycle! Have a look at this playlist we have just put up: kzbin.info/aero/PLLTwDvdKnrC7aikp_iwBTtcvYadoNtGuy and we will try and add a few more sequences in the coming months, which can be safely done when you have your period. Namaste. Lin and Leo 🙏

[@devdayal7760]

Can this be done after ivf treatment

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

Hello. We do recommend that any student with problems attends a medical class with a suitably qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher. However, we do understand that it is difficult at the moment. This sequence can be done after IVF treatment, but make sure to come forward to a chair in the forward bends, (Janu Sirsasana, Triang Mukhaiekapada Paschimottanasana, Adha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, Upavistha Konasana), not to a bolster which is given as an option. This sequence is shorter kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXS1q5ungM6jeNk and may also be useful. Best wishes. Lin and Leo

[@manidipabhattacharyya7701]

Will this be helpful in Pcod or for irregular periods

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

This sequence can be helpful for menstrual difficulties. We would however suggest that you find an Iyengar yoga teacher near to you, who is qualified to teach therapy classes, so that you can get specific advice for your problems. Let us know how you get on. Lin and Leo

[@manidipabhattacharyya7701]

@@YogawithLinandLeo Well I need to practice a lot to ace these poses

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

@@manidipabhattacharyya7701 Good luck. Practice this a couple of times a week and in a few months, let us know if you feel that the sequence has helped. Lin and Leo

[@manidipabhattacharyya7701]

@@YogawithLinandLeo Ofcourse. Can you suggest me some sequences from your playlist . I am overweight .As a beginner where should I start from?

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

@@manidipabhattacharyya7701 We would suggest if you are a beginner that you start with our Introductory Course: kzbin.info/aero/PLLTwDvdKnrC6sWDlaeynjjhR89GFrwer_ These sequences include poses that will improve strength and flexibility. Try and be consistent in your practice. If you can practice every day for 15 minutes, that is better than doing a 2 hour session every couple of weeks. Repeat this whole course five or six times and then ask us again where you should go next. Modern life makes us very scattered, but you have to become disciplined. This mental discipline will help you to focus on your practice and make you feel better about yourself. If you are overweight, yoga can help in a number of ways. Have a look at this blog for some inspiration: www.iyengar-yoga.co.uk/yoga-blog/uncategorized/2910/. Good luck! Lin and Leo

[@Cupcakes30]

The sound quality is very bad I couldn’t understand the pose names at all.

[@YogawithLinandLeo]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. This is one of our old videos and we do appreciate that the audio quality is sub-optimal. In more recent years we have invested in high-level audio equipment which has improved the sound quality of our recordings, so have a look at these videos, all of which are suitable for students who are menstruating: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX2aoJt5bsdnd9E kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYnWkIGsq72jbNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5DFpX2aadylm6s. Also, you may want to check out this playlist on which all the videos are recorded using our Sennheiser mic so all have good sound quality: kzbin.info/aero/PLLTwDvdKnrC7cOyxkb49zMtRtbvDyumeL. We do hope this helps. Lin and Leo 🙏

[@Cupcakes30]

@@YogawithLinandLeo oh ok I was recommended this video by my teacher.