Yoga During Periods | Do's and Don'ts of Yoga & Pranayama

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Hope this answered all your questions about yoga during periods, the do's and don'ts of asana, pranayama, food , exercise and more. If you have more questions we would be happy to answer them in the comments section. Here's a breakdown of the video for all
0:00 : Can I Do Yoga In Periods?
0:52 : Asana Do’s In Periods
2:12 : Asana Don’ts In Periods
2:35 : Prana in Periods
3:17 : Activities to Avoid in Periods
3:37 : Pranayama’s/Kriya's to Avoid
3:49 : Food Do’s Dont's in Periods
4:28 : Listen to Your Body
5:04 : Join us for Yoga Everyday
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[@FitNCalm]

We would love to know if this was helpful fellow menstruating folks :) If you have any questions please drop them below :) We would be more than happy to answer them..

[@leobox6385]

Can we do surya namaskara in menstrual cycle

[@FitNCalm]

​@@leobox6385 usually it is a good idea to avoid heating practices like suryanamaskars at east on the first few days. If you want to do you can do slow rhythmic suryanamaskars. Personally I don't do suryanamaskars on day 1 and 2 .Sometimes on Day 3 if i feel like doing them I add them to my practice. I do them slow and steady, taking time in each pose. Hope this helped you. - Khush

[@chinni2399]

Can we do Anulom Vilom?

[@FitNCalm]

@@chinni2399 Most definitely yes. It will help a lot Naomi. It is recommended during periods

[@FitNCalm]

@@chinni2399 yes you could do.

[@weegancupcake]

Thanks for this video. I was looking for an informational video like this because I remember my Mom always told me growing up that certain yoga poses are detrimental during the period. I find that a lot of western yoga teachers don't understand the science around the asanas, so your explanation was super helpful!

[@FitNCalm]

Your are so right Shilpa. Often our mom's and grandmom's gave us knowledge which was rooted in ancient indian wisdom. Sadly nowadays it is considered as superstition. And even I find so many yoga teachers doing all sorts of things in periods or in pregnancy too. It's important we come back to our roots. Thanks for your lovely words. We've also done some live sessions on periods with some experts, if you wanna know more I'll share the links with you. Let me Know. - Khush

[@indiangirlypiano8431]

Same even I don't feel doing yoga on 1st day and I avoid that day completely....I just do walk for 30mins which helps to release pain

[@FitNCalm]

I totally get you. For majority of us this is the case. We just feel like taking it easy! I've never tried going for a long walk during periods but I just do a couple simple things lying down on bed on Day 1. I even like to do some mudras , they help a lot with pain too. Have you tried mudras or simple poses?

[@mildatam4449]

Thank you! This is the most helpful information so far on period yoga practice! 🙏

[@FitNCalm]

Glad it was helpful!🙏

[@nishasingh6023]

One of the best advice given.. So true... Thank you for your information

[@FitNCalm]

Thank you Nisha. It is really nice to know that fellow women like you are appreciating it. We would love to connect with you on social media too. We keep more stuff like this on Insta too. Are you connected with us on Social Media?

[@swatisemwal457]

Thankyou so much for this, it was really helpful. If possible, can you please make a video on a yoga sequence for uterus problems. My mumma has a loose uterus (idk the scientific term), she feels like it'll come out if she stands for too long. Doctor is telling her to do stretches only to avoid getting operated. She does some of them. But it would be really helpful if you could make a video with all the exercises and Pranayamas that can and cannot be practiced in such situations. It would be really helpful. Thank you so much🙏

[@HimBitSonaSel]

Very beautifully you have guided❤️

[@FitNCalm]

Thank you so much Sandhya. Happy to see you liked it.

[@mc-hz2xt]

Quite comprehensive, thanks

[@poojithabattala3999]

Namasthey, thank you for this very informative video.

[@FitNCalm]

Poojitha we are Glad it was helpful! We have also done a series of videos for Yoga During Periods. We feel you may like it. Sharing it here, let us know if you like it: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5

[@parveensultana1958]

Thanks for the information god bless u

[@FitNCalm]

you are more than welcome. let us know if there is anything more you’d like to know too 😁

[@Noorbagheri]

It's so helpful for me😍😍 thank you for your videos 😍✨✨ love you💕

[@FitNCalm]

You're so welcome! Lots of love to you too. Happy to know you enjoy our content. Have you checked out our yoga during periods videos that you can follow along?

[@nirgomabal7903]

Thank you sister,this information will help me a lot.🙏I am 30 years old,yes I can't get up first 2days and I feel pain in my left leg in those days. At that time I always try to do butterfly one.

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome. Glad you found tjis helpful

[@ushandrale]

A lot of helpful video u r great ma'm Thank you so much😊

[@FitNCalm]

So nice of you. Thank you for sharing your love with us.

[@jinaljinal7905]

Thank you very much ma'am ....lots of love to u....i really wanted some knowledge about yoga in periods....u explained it so well ..🙏😊😍

[@FitNCalm]

Thank you for appreciating our efforts and taking the time to share. So happy that this information was useful for you🥰

[@shoug2614]

Thank u so much, And what about the bridge pose??

[@aditidhotre5387]

you explain so well ty

[@FitNCalm]

Thank You Aditi . So glad you appreciate it. Have you checked out any other videos on our channel too?

[@RoseLee-iw8wz]

Really helpful 🎉 Thank you

[@FitNCalm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sangeetharajan9820]

This was really useful information. Thank you very much 😊🙏

[@FitNCalm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Itzaastha929]

Thank you so much,, I started my First period.. This would be very helpful... Can You pls make a video On Best sanitary pads In india Without Rashes n infections plz

[@FitNCalm]

Happy to see you liked this video . We have done a session on sanitary pads and menstrual health last year. Sharing it here for you : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKcimmvq9CHg7M

[@saubhagyalaxmiparimanik2955]

Appreciative Session Dear yogabit! But my query was about to regulate menstrual cycle!

[@kairajain3944]

Can we do anulom vilom and kapalbharti pranayam during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

We can do Anulom Viloma that will help infact. But we don't do kapalbhati pranayama during periods. Kapalbhati is heating and on top it will not feel very good for the abdomino pelvic region . Hope this helped kaira :)

[@poonamahluwalia4678]

Can you plz do a video on sciatica pain I really need it There are many videos but none is very convincing

[@FitNCalm]

Poonam we'll put one out for you soon.

[@truptivk9396]

@@FitNCalm me waiting for same

[@markamalathi6511]

Can we do pranayama during periods

[@AasthaHingar]

Is it okay to consume tea/coffee during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

Aastha it's usually a good idea to avoid them both. Coffee is a vasoconstrictor. It means it causes the blood vessels to constrict to an extent. Coffee during periods isn't a good idea as it may cause blood vessels that feed the uterus to tighten and make period cramps even worse. Go for teas that are caffeine free and tannin free. Both coffee and tea can mess up your natural sleep cycle too. If possible avoid them and go for Herbal Infusions. If you are totally a tea person you can reduce the quantity may be :) I love taking herbal infusions during my periods instead of tea coffee ( and I stay away from tea/coffee in general too) Hope this helped you

[@shivaniambasta3313]

Thanks ma`am for sharing this video with us.I feel immense pain in first two days which is unbearable,can u suggest me any yoga for that ,I personally don't prefer to have medicine .I want to cure it naturally.Thanks

[@FitNCalm]

Shivani you are most welcome. And I can totally understand you. There are few simple food and lifestyle changes that can be done to reduce menstrual pains. And a consistent yoga practice will also be helpful ( especially during the time when you do not have your periods) . Here are some foods that can help ( add them to your diet everyday in some form or the other): instagram.com/p/CDoBD_SDyrV/?igshid=1cg834pff9db8 During periods gentle asanas will help. We've done a Yoga During Periods Video too especially for cramps etc. kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 Also we will be doing a special session with an expert doctor(alternative medicines like Ayurveda and Naturopathy) on how to deal with period pain and we'll be taking questions from our women community. You can come for those, I think it'll be really help you. And you can ask any other questions you may have too. Our Community is on fb, here's the link for you: facebook.com/groups/fitncalmwomen Let me know if you need any other questions or if this was helpful. -Khushpinder

[@FitNCalm]

And here is a recording of the webinar we did with an Ayurveda Expert for our Women Community last month . You'll find some very useful pointers in here too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKu2ZYOjp5xooNk Hope this helps you :) - Khush

[@MoniGingba]

Fallopian tube block hai during periods yoga kar sakty hun kya

[@rajashreevalder8416]

Thank you for important information

[@FitNCalm]

Our pleasure!

[@khyati_mystic]

Thank you for sharing 🧡

[@FitNCalm]

You are so welcome! And it is good to read your comments here once again Khyati :)

[@sunitakumarisahu8331]

thank you so much for let me solve my query

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome

[@sunmeetasingh]

Thanks for the informational video. Could you suggest if Mandookasana can be done safely during that time? (Checking as there is some pressure given on the navel area in this Asana)

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Sunmeeta, Thanks for appreciating the video . Means a lot to us. Mundookasana would place a little pressure around the abdomen , yes. It's not a lot of dynamic pressure though like sun salutations, running etc. As per ayurveda we are told not to do asanas where we lie down on the belly. Lying on the stomach usually isn't recommended during your period as the excess pressure on the abdomen could potentially cause the uterus to contract more, expelling your uterine lining faster, resulting in a heavier bleed. Mandookasana is technically not lying down on belly but if done with too much pressure it might have a similar feel. It's neither here nor there :P Personally I do like to hug my belly during periods. It feels comforting to me when I'm in pain. Mandukasana might feel like a nice hug to the belly I feel. I would say try it during periods and see. If I were you and wanted to do mandookasana in my periods , I would not press too hard and I would listen to my body too , see whether it feels good for my body or not. I would do variations instead of the fists pressing into belly . I would hold my opposite elbows or keep a pillow between thighs and belly for something even softer. Let me know if you are gonna try this and if this was helpful. -Khush

[@vaishnavikulkarni9451]

Dear sister, I heard that once we start doing yoga, we should continue regularly if we stop ,it will lead to weight gain. Is this true? Please help me out

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Vaishnavi, Yoga helps with maintaining overall good health. To say that you will gain weight if you stop doing yoga wouldn't be right. Although I don't see any reason to stop doing yoga once you start, as there's only benefits :) Even if you stop doing the practice, the benefits you gained from it will not go away just because you stopped. You may lose the extra muscle strength you build in your body gradually but you won't go back unless you make your lifestyle completely unhealthy, your eating and sleeping habits go for a toss, you take too much stress and so on.. Did I answer your question?

[@vaishnavikulkarni9451]

@@FitNCalm thanks dear☺️

[@hannahmitchell87]

Thank you. Namaste 🖤

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome Hannah 🙏

[@siri8659]

Hi mam can we do pranayama during periods...... if yes what kind of pranayama can be done

[@FitNCalm]

Yes, You can do gentle relaxation pranayama like Nadi Shodhana/Anoloma Viloma , Bhramari , Ujjayi.

[@shashiyadav967]

Tnq for your advice sis ❤️

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome 😊

[@sarkas1355]

thank you for the crisp wonderful explanation. I am used to doing kapalbhati during menstruation, does it affect internally or my menstrual flow in any way? Thank you

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome :) It's best to avoid Kapalbhati during periods as it will increase the heat in the body, which may cause heavier bleeding. It also puts excessive pressure on the abdominal region which is already strained during our periods. It'll be good if you can avoid it in periods. You can do other pranayamas. Pranayama during menstruation can help balance emotions and can calm the mind. It can even help reduce pain. During periods you can safely do Bhramari, Anulom viloma , Ujjayi, Sheetali and Sitkari. You can also do mudras. You can check out our video on mudras if you are interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe6q5SLlp50jas. Let me know if this was helpful :)

[@subashiniilango7245]

How to get good flow of periods?any yoga and food to follow?

[@FitNCalm]

Subhashini a consistent yoga practice and a good lifestyle will help a long way in having a good flow during periods. Taking care of the mind through some pranayama and meditation will also help. A few things that can help: 1. Practice asanas everyday. A holistic practice involving everything for the rest of the month plus a very laid back practice during periods. ( We send out a specially curated calendar every month to help you have a holistic practice. We also have a special series of videos which will help you during your periods. To subscribe to these you can leave your details here: forms.gle/rLXH5sRKs926eagSA ) 2. Sleep on time( before 10 pm if possible) 3. Stay away from all kinds of processed food. This includes refined oils/junk/refined sugar/refined flour/fried foods etc. 4. Keep the mind healthy and happy. Be stress free. Periods are hormone driven. Any changes in our moods can impact our hormones too. Our bodies are extremely sensitive, make sure to cater to not just the body but the mind too. Meditation can play a huge role in this. We had 2 more webinars on Menstrual Cycle with an ayurveda expert, you may find them useful. Leaving the links to them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKu2ZYOjp5xooNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWS9opd3ZtJ_mKs Let us know if this was helpful. If you have any more questions let us know, we'd be more than happy to answer.

[@divyaagrawal5891]

Period k kis din se yoga start kar sakte hai agar 5 days tak periods hote hai to kya 5 days bad karna chahiye yoga ya phle kar sakte hai please reply.....

[@FitNCalm]

Divya day 1 se kar sakte ho gentle yoga. Bed mein hi kuch asanas kar sakte ho. Humne periods k liye special yoga series bhi banayi hai. Mudras bhi bohut help karenge woh bhi kar sakte ho: Day 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJy0XpeibLGajKs Is practice se start kar sakte ho Mudra saare din kar sakte ho. Yeh video mein sab mudras hain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe6q5SLlp50jas aur day 2 and 3 is playlist mein hain: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5

[@divyaagrawal5891]

@@FitNCalm ok but sari yoga konse day se start kar sakte hai jisme inversion bhi kare to koi dikkat na ho wo kab se start kare

[@FitNCalm]

Woh periods k baad shuru karo. Tumhare liye 6th day.

[@divyaagrawal5891]

@@FitNCalm okkk thanks😊

[@FitNCalm]

Anytime Divya :) Happy to help. Tum kahan se ho?

[@saianushamanasa1909]

To reduce bleeding. Pls give suggestion

[@FitNCalm]

Manasa in case you have any abnormality in bleeding recently , you might wanna check with a specialist( as it can be hormonal imbalance). A few asanas can be done throughout the month that can help regulate heavy flow ( These asanas are not to be done during periods though). You can practice Sarvangasana , Sirshasana, Halasana, Vipreet Karani ( you can add ashwini mudra if you are aware of it) for the rest of the month except the period days .Hope this helped you.

[@maryshalinid4485]

Hello mam so glad to see your video very polite and well explained...I was searching for a proper yoga trainer for me as I'm not able to step out of house and saw ur video very helpful ...problem with me is I have heavy flow and I become anemic due to which leads to lots of other health issues ...I'm very new to yoga please suggest me simple yoga which I can start of for my PCOD problem

[@FitNCalm]

Glad you found it helpful. We are starting a special women community and will be tackling fitness and health issues of women. This month we have 2 webinars coming up. This sunday we have a webinar on how to manage PCOD/PCOS as per Ayurveda and the following week we have how to do it as per Naturopathy. Ayurveda and Naturopathy Experts will be taking these webinars. You can join and even ask your questions. You can register here: tiny.cc/sundaywebinars Plus we have also done a yoga video that you can practice and it will help with PCOD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXMp39jqZine9U For Menstrual Issues we will be having one more webinar in the future. Hope this helped you. Let us know if it did

[@dpk5360]

Is Surya namskar good for weight loss and how much I do per day and which green coffee bean best for weight loss

[@FitNCalm]

Surya Namaskar can definitely help with weight loss. It will be most effective though with proper food and a good lifestyle. As to how many suryanamaskars one can do really depends on your body type and your strength. If you are a beginner you can start with 2- 3 rounds and keep adding 1 round every 2 days. You should never be exhausted after the practice. As per ayurveda, as soon as you start breathing through your mouth it means you are over exerting. So keep that in mind and you'll be good to go. ( And as far as coffee is concerned we don't recommend any kind of coffee or any stimulants. Better do bhastrika than coffee)

[@gitasingh30093]

Thankyou so much babe❤️

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome Gita. We’ve done more such sessions on periods . Let me know if you’d like to check them out 🥰

[@gitasingh30093]

@@FitNCalm ...yeah..for sure... I m gonna check out the same..

[@gitasingh30093]

@@FitNCalm Well,, could you please share some tips and exercises for tummy fat...

[@FitNCalm]

@@gitasingh30093 Tummy fat can be the most rigid one to lose but consistency and clean eating is the key. Make sure you make time for yoga everyday, you can do some targeted strengthening for the belly too. Check this out: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8NrpgM3mic6ESz6Bf29XYIwP5. Eat well everyday, have balanced meals. Do you practice yoga?

[@shivangisingh9920]

How do women athletes manage during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Shivangi,, I wonder about that at times too.. I know of friends who compete in competitions during those times and just go through it all. It's tough. Nowadays so many women also feel pride in competing with men and want to be their equal. which end up causing more harm than good i feel. Each one should honour their unique nature.We are different , our bodies are different. The care we need is different too. Every sports organisation or any other organisation for that matter, should also be honoring these differences and give female athletes the time off during these days.. We can only dream of tis for now.. I do hope this becomes true one day! Till then we can spread awareness together though, right?

[@HARPREETKAUR-me6nk]

Ma'am I suffer from scanty periods , please tell me some affective Asanas.

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Harpreet, for scanty flow few asanas that can help you are :malasana , marichasana, baddhakonasana, dhanur asana . Also an over all regular yoga and meditation practice will really help you. Do you practice yoga regularly? - Khushpinder

[@HARPREETKAUR-me6nk]

Thanks a lot ma'am,yaa I'll try to practice daily.

[@aditianurag925]

Thank you!

[@FitNCalm]

You're welcome Aditi! We have also done a Yoga Series that can be practiced during Periods too. It'll help relieve period pain and cramps. You may like it. Have you seen that?

[@aditianurag925]

@@FitNCalm please provide the link. Thanks in advance!

[@FitNCalm]

Aditi here's the playlist for our Series' Yoga for Periods' kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 We also keep sharing a lot on Instagram. If you are not connected, we'd love to see you there too: instagram.com/fitncalm

[@sameekshanagi5939]

Hi ma'am. Indeed a very informative video! Can we do proper yoga and inversions on our last day of periods when flow is very very less, almost over?

[@FitNCalm]

Sameeksha it totally depends on how your body feels that day. If you feel ready and there is little to no blood you may add one or two inversions. Personally I increase the intensity on the last day but avoid inversions.

[@auroraax3]

Mam is it good doing forward bending like Janushirshasan etc. on periods? I have heard that forward bending postures will crunch abdomen and put lot of pressure on the utrine lining. Is this correct or not? Kindly reply mam❤️✨️

[@FitNCalm]

Gentle Forward Bends can give a light massage to the abdominal and pelvic region and can help relieve cramps and heaviness. The key word being 'Gentle'. That can be different for different people. Usually it is a good idea to do poses like Janu Sheershasana to 50-60% of your capacity during your periods or do them with the support of pillows/bolsters. Not 50-60% of what the actual pose looks like but 50-60% of your capacity on a normal regular day. That way you ensure that it is gentle on your body. And it's always good to listen to your body, if any pose feels like it is too much for the body you don't really need to practice it. Our awareness is the best guide in these scenarios . Hope this helped:)

[@auroraax3]

@@FitNCalm thank you sooo much for ur reply❤️✨️

[@bhartiholi1478]

Can we do surya Namaskara during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

Bharti we've done a full videos on that. Leaving the link for you herekzbin.info/www/bejne/h3SZnKJuadR2jNk

[@ALi-lt6in]

Hi, thank you for this video. I’m worried I did briefly Bhramari Pranayama (bee breathing) while on my period. Need I be concerned?

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome and Brahmari can be done during periods. It's good in fact. No need for you to be concerned :)

[@ambikajadhav9462]

Thank you ❤️

[@FitNCalm]

Any time!

[@Kuldeep00940]

Very nyc explanation mam,,,, even mother too becz a mother can make understand in such a way 💓💓💓💓...lots of love Mam... Plz if u really want to reply then plz reply by saying beti.......don't mind with I'd here I m a girl ❣️😘😘

[@FitNCalm]

Thanks a lot

[@Kuldeep00940]

@@FitNCalm This is called disrespect mam.... 🤨🤨

[@swethamahiker8150]

Can we do pranayam during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Swetha , Yes you can. You can do simple ones , like Nadi Shodhan(alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari ,Ujjai etc. Avoid Kapalbathi, Agnisara etc which put pressure on abdomen.

[@hinanisar2837]

Can i do kapalbhati during periods ? Plz let me know thanku

[@FitNCalm]

Hina it would be good to avoid Kapalbhati. It would directly affect the abdomino pelvic region and we don't want to cause more pressure there or aggravate it during the periods. At least avoid it for the first few days of periods

[@dimplejain1267]

Ma'am at what time the exercises for periods should be done?? I mean cramps gets high at anytime and sometimes it unbearable So is it good if I do ur exercises for periods after having food also?? After half hour or something Or I have to follow the regular pratice of exercise i.e. after 2 to 3 hours of having food.??

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Dimple , When it comes to yoga it is usually a good idea to wait for 2-3 hrs after a proper meal. If you have had something very light like fruits, you can wait for about 30 mins. There are two things you can do. 1. Take care of your food, exercise, lifestyle - before your period starts, which is basically the rest of the month. Maintain a good diet and a regular yoga regime throughout the month. 2. Take care of yourself during the periods. You can do yoga asanas which will help ease period cramps and pain and you can do mudras as well. We have made a special video on mudras, these you can do anytime , anywhere . These are the mudras you can practice when you have cramps. I do these personally and they help a ton during cramps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe6q5SLlp50jas We have also made a practice for each day of your menstrual cycle. these will also help relieve the cramps and the congestion in the pelvic region: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 Let me know if this was helpful ? And if you have any more questions too

[@dimplejain1267]

@@FitNCalm Yeah it was very helpful.. Thank you😀

[@abinayaelangovan5501]

Why we should avoid breathing exercises mam? Mam can we meditate

[@FitNCalm]

You don't need to avoid all breathing exercises. Avoid Kapalbhati , you can do nadi shodana, brahmari, sheetali etc. Meditation in periods is infact helpful. you should definitely meditate

[@navdhajoshi304]

Can you just tell me for the good flow in period which yoga is best??

[@FitNCalm]

Nivedya there are two things : 1. A gentle practice to help ease pelvic congestion , soreness and cramps to ensure healthy flow. (We have made practice along videos for every day of your periods . You can check it out. kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5) 2. Practicing Yoga for the rest of the month to ensure you have good flow during your period. A balanced practice throughout the month will help. (We have several 30 Day Yoga Series also which you can practice. You can try Yoga High or New Beginnings) 3. Lastly proper food habits for the rest of the month and especially a little before( about 5 days or so) and during periods . All these together will help. We are also celebrating this month as 'Happy Periods with FitNCalm' and having sessions on menstrual issues with Experts too. We would love for you to join us. You can check this video for more details:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmTMgJ2bpdtlm5I Let us know if this was helpful and if you have more questions :)

[@priyankanikam2802]

Should do Surya namaskar or not?? Plzz answer

[@FitNCalm]

Priyanka usually it is a good idea to avoid heating practices like suryanamaskars at least on the first few days. They will place strain on the abdomino pelvic region, which is already under strain as it is. It also depends on how much bleeding you have and how much energy you have during your periods. If you want to do, you can do very slow rhythmic suryanamaskars. Personally I don't even feel like thinking about suryanamaskars on day1😂. I just feel like resting or doing very simple asanas. I don't do suryanamaskars on day 1 and 2 .Sometimes on Day 3 if I feel like doing them, I add them to my practice. If I do them, I go slow and steady, taking time in each pose. Hope this was helpful.

[@priyankanikam2802]

@@FitNCalm thank you dear and yes it was helpful...

[@hana8717]

I did them and I'm in my period and I didn't know it's bad so what will happen I'm scared?

[@FitNCalm]

Just make sure you don't do it in the future. Don't worry about what is already done . Our bodies are extremely robust and capable of handling things. What is good os you know now:)

[@smita8809]

Very informative . Thank you 😊

[@FitNCalm]

Glad it was helpful Smita!

[@51993ful]

Informative video ❤.Could you kindly tell which are the asanas safe to practice while trying to conceive. Is suryanamaskara advisable during that time? (NB:I suffer from PCOD).

[@FitNCalm]

Thanks :) If you are trying to conceive and not sure if you have conceived or not, it's better to stick to super simple things in the waiting period. No Suryanamaskars, inversions or any physically taxing practices for the body. (For PCOD we have a video that can be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXMp39jqZine9U) You would really need to make changes in your lifestyle and food too for pcod.

[@51993ful]

@@FitNCalm Thank you❤

[@FitNCalm]

🙏Most welcome

[@ukge034shriramaranga9]

Shall we do surya namaskar on period time?

[@FitNCalm]

It is a good idea to avoid the initial days usually as sun salutations is a heating practice. If you feel that your body is comfortable and you want to do, do them extremely slowly and with extreme ease Aishwarya.

[@srksrk2089]

Can i do surya mudrA during periods??

[@FitNCalm]

When it comes to mudras and pranayamas , we avoid all the heating practices and go for balancing or cooling pranayamas(provided it is not cold) . During Periods few mudras will help you a lot. We have done a separate video on it too. You can check that. We have a feeling you will like it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe6q5SLlp50jas Let us know if this helped you.

[@tanujajena9104]

Maam from which day we can do kapalbhati....pls tell me mam...am in 5 day of period...can I do

[@FitNCalm]

It depends on how your 5th day of periods is. For instance my period lasts 7 days and I have little bleeding by day 5. So sometimes I do kapalbhati on day 5 but most times I wait till my periods end. When to start kapalbhati totally depends on how you feel on day 5 and how your periods are. I would definitely advice to avoid kapalbhati on the first few days of periods definitely. Personally I don't do kapalbhati at all on the first 3-4 days of my periods.

[@riyashi]

Can i do skipping and cobra pose during periods

[@luckycharm_8052]

Maam I did already practice some of the strong backend asanas during my cycles not being aware of the situation it creates ...will It affect me ?

[@FitNCalm]

Don’t worry about what has already happened. Our bodies are very resilient. The good thing is that you can change it now during periods 👍

[@luckycharm_8052]

@@FitNCalm thanku ma'am♥️

[@gulabjeetkaurbhullar6539]

Thank you for this information. Is it okay to have curd and pickles in periods?

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome. It is not recommended. Curd or anything that is spicy/ sour isn't a good idea. My mother and grandmother always used to tell me not to have curd/buttermilk/pickles etc during periods. Whenever I have curd or anything sour( especially on the first 2 days) I feel the cramps and pain get worse. Although it different for everyone, but it is still a good idea to keep it simple and light. Hope this answered you question :)

[@gulabjeetkaurbhullar6539]

FitNCalm Studio yes it did. Thank you 😊

[@surbhisingh1211]

I did sarvangasan in my first day of periods...will it affect my body??

[@FitNCalm]

Surbhi it is not a good idea to do any inversions in periods. The reverse the prana flow which is not something we want during periods. Now that you've already done , you can just forget about it, And from the next time on you can skip them totally : ) Hope this helped

[@divsetty]

Can we do Surya namskaram during menstruation??

[@FitNCalm]

It is a good idea to avoid them in initial days as sun salutations is a heating practice. If you feel that your body is comfortable and you want to do-do them extremely slowly and with extreme ease. In our Periods our Abdomino-Pelvic region is already under strain, causing spasms and may be even pain. Intense practices cause even more contraction and Pressure to the strained area.They also need more Physical Strength which is lacking as our body is using that energy to expel the uterus lining and the unfertilized egg from our body. It’s usually good to keep our practice light. Hope this answered your question :)

[@blauwalrind]

To be more inclusive, i want to mention that not every person that menstruates is/identifies a woman

[@FitNCalm]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Your comment made me contemplate and do a lot of research :) Will definitely change this for the future videos we shoot- For menstruating people instead of women.

[@blauwalrind]

@@FitNCalm Wow Thank you SO SO much!

[@firdoshaziz4390]

hlo mam i am suffer my overy cyst problem doctor tel me reduce weight plc tel which asan is best during this problem

[@FitNCalm]

Hi, You can practice this one. These asanas will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXMp39jqZine9U

[@truptivk9396]

How abt performing suryanamaskar a chain of 12 asanas during periods???

[@FitNCalm]

Usually it is a good idea to avoid heating practices like suryanamaskars at least on the first few days. They will place strain on the abdomino pelvic region. If you want to do you can do slow rhythmic suryanamaskars. Personally I don't do suryanamaskars on day 1 and 2 .Sometimes on Day 3 if i feel like doing them, I add them to my practice. I do them slow and steady, taking time in each pose. Hope this answered your query.

[@rutup1647]

Very Informative. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@FitNCalm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ravina5877]

Mam wht should use to get rid from menstruation pain pls 🙏 suggest

[@FitNCalm]

Ravina it's a combination of lifestyle, right food and yoga. A continuous yoga practice and good eating habits during the rest of the month and proper rest, food and light yoga during periods. We've done a special yoga series to help with period pain: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 After Day 3 mostly the flow will reduce quite a bit and you can use practice one of these or whatever your body feels like that day :) Hope this helped you.

[@ravina5877]

Soo tnx mam 🙏 I will follow this

[@aishwaryarajlakshmi5205]

Mam Maine kch aurton ko dekha hai ki wo pregnancy mein b head stand karti Hain...Kya ye theek hai ??

[@FitNCalm]

Aishwarya it is recommended not to. Apana Prana ko baby k pass rehna rehta hai lekin headstand mein ulta ho jata hai. Karna nahi chahiye ideally

[@poojadevi-jj8xv]

Can I do surya namaskar during periods.?????? please reply...can I jog ?

[@FitNCalm]

Usually it is a good idea to avoid heating practices like suryanamaskars at least on the first few days. If you want to do you can do slow rhythmic suryanamaskars. Personally I don't do suryanamaskars on day 1 and 2 .Sometimes on Day 3 if i feel like doing them I add them to my practice. Whenever I do them in periods I do them slow and steady, taking time in each pose. Hope this helped you. It's good to avoid any kind of intense activity that puts more pressure on the abdomino pelvic cavity during periods. Atleast the initial few days - Khush

[@Shivani-ut9qn]

Garam chige to kha sakte hai periods mai

[@FitNCalm]

Yes. They will help infact. Even plain and simple hot water will help Shivani.

[@dilumayashrestha7047]

hajurko yati ramro vedio ko lagi thankyou so much mam 💖💓

[@vishali1585]

Hi Mam, I am having pcod and getting very frequent periods before the menstrual cycle, so there very less days which I won't be on oeriods, could you please let me know if I can do kabalabanti kriya and few pranayama during period

[@mithilanandmishra9447]

Not kpalbhati

[@reenamahendran9804]

Mam.. Whether we can do pranayamam during period?

[@FitNCalm]

You can do simple ones , like Nadi Shodhan(alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari ,Ujjai etc. Avoid Kapalbathi, Agnisara etc which put pressure on abdomen.

[@MadhurimaChakraborty.]

Can I do kapalbharti yoga during period..?

[@FitNCalm]

Kapalbhati is a heating kriya and not recommended to do during periods.

[@MadhurimaChakraborty.]

@@FitNCalm Okay. Thank you 😊

[@palgunij2586]

Can we do intense exercise or Asana's when flow is less like around 4th or 5th day?

[@FitNCalm]

Go by how your body feels like. It is different for every woman. Some woman feel they are back to normal by 4th or 5th day. If you are one of them you can go for a little intense practice. But be mindful and keep observing how you feel before, during and after the practice.

[@geethageeta1467]

Hi mam how can I reduce mummy tummy i had my c section in my delivery time so I'm having a belly fat lot

[@FitNCalm]

Geetha it is quite normal. Step One - Be super loving and kind to your body :) Talk to your belly fat also lovingly ;) After all you made another human being!!! And we can definitely take care of the belly fat too.How long has it since your cesarean? Do you practice any kind of movement yoga gym pilates etc?

[@Saradhajanardhanan]

Hi mam can we do surya namaskar during periods....

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Saradha.. It is better to avoid surya namaskar during periods. Our abdomino pelvic cavity is already under strain during periods and sun salutations will just add on to that strain. It is better to avoid them on the first 2 days atleast. Also depends on how your flow is and how you feel . Depending on that you can start adding them slowly. Hope this helped you

[@tanvip343]

Thank you so much

[@FitNCalm]

You're most welcome🥰. Have you checked out our yoga during periods series Tanvi?

[@tanvip343]

@@FitNCalm nope....can you plz send me its link?

[@tanvip343]

@@FitNCalm thank so much for replying me 😳☺

[@FitNCalm]

Tanvi here you go kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 You can stay connected with us through insta too.. Message us anytime :) instagram.com/fitncalm

[@ansikaroy2022]

Can I do downward dog, calves stretch during periods ?

[@FitNCalm]

Ansika if your body feels up to it you can do it. Calf stretches in downward dog can feel really good for a few ladies. 1st - 2nd day listen to your body and practice only if your body is up to it. 3rd day onwards you can most definitely add :) Hope this helped you.

[@snehatabhane2018]

Can we do padhastasana and pashchimottasana during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

Yes Sneha. Most definitely. Forward folds will help. The only thing you should take care of during periods is to do them with ease and comfort , rather than forcing the body to be more flexible. You can also use pillows if you are doing paschimottasana. We've done one such practice here in our Yoga During Periods Series too ( The Day 2). You can check it out if you like: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 Let us know if this was helpful Sneha :) - Khush

[@snehatabhane2018]

@@FitNCalm thnk u :)

[@vishali1585]

Hi Mam , I am having pcod getting frequent periods before menstrual cycle, so very less days I will not be having periods most of the tines I will have periods , so can I do few pranyamam like kapabanti kriya and please suggest me

[@FitNCalm]

In that case Vishali you should avoid kapalbhati . But you can do other pranayamas during the time you are bleeding. You can do Nadi Shodana, brahmari, ujjai, Sitali , seetkari, Yogic Breathing. Here is a yoga practice video you can do daily. This has helped many women: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXMp39jqZine9U You should also look into your food and lifestyle for pcod.We had a naturopathy expert speak on the diet and lifestyle for pcod. This will definitely be helpful for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onyWnnyba56Kgpo Get better soon

[@vishali1585]

Thank you Mam

[@BestParentingcoachharshita]

Can we do anulom- vilom and brammhi during periods

[@FitNCalm]

Yes. You can do both Anulom viloma and Brahmari in periods. Both are calming pranayamas and will benefit you during periods. They will help regulate the nervous system and bring in ease to the body too.

[@BestParentingcoachharshita]

@@FitNCalm tnx

[@FitNCalm]

@@BestParentingcoachharshita Anytime :) If you have any questions in the future too, leave them here. I'd be happy to answer them

[@Sweta_thakur711]

Mam pls say me wat to do i am dealing with heavy period

[@FitNCalm]

Priyanka add these asanas to your practice when you do not have your periods: Sarvangasana , Shirshasana , Halasanasana , Vipreetkarani with Ashwini Mudra. I would also suggest that you also get a customized diet plan for yourself too. The right food and lifestyle can help a lot in that. ( If you need help with consulting some really good docs - reach out to us on instagram and we'll connect you .) instagram.com/fitncalm Let us know if this helped you Priyanka

[@Sweta_thakur711]

@@FitNCalm thank you.. I will do all those yoga

[@subha4509]

Hi mam, very informative. Today is my second day, and I don't have that much pain today, so I practiced yoga today. But without knowing, I've done sarvangasana, halasana, ustrasana and dhanurasana... Now only I saw your vdo... Now what shall I do mam?

[@FitNCalm]

Don't worry. Just keep it in mind next time Subhashini :)

[@saianushamanasa1909]

Kapalabathi pranayama can i do

[@FitNCalm]

Manasa Kapalbhati pranayama is not advised during periods. It is better to avoid anything that involves too much stimulation below the navel. We would want the energy flow to go downwards without disturbing it. If you have any more questions we'd be happy to answer them. Let us know if this helped you Manasa.

[@jyothsnapriyakanchumurthy2556]

Can we do jala naashak mudra and prana mudra during the menstrual cycle mam??

[@jyothsnapriyakanchumurthy2556]

Mam can you suggest any exercise to reduce heavy blood flow

[@FitNCalm]

Jyothsna add these asanas to your practice when you do not have your periods: Sarvangasana , Shirshasana , Halasanasana , Vipreetkarani with Ashwini Mudra. Practice Sectional Breathing - that will also help stabilise the energy. Also maintain a regular yoga practice , eat well and meditate . Let us know if this helped you :)

[@FitNCalm]

You can do both these mudras. You can also do - Yoni Mudra and Vaata Nashak Mudra. We have done a video specially on mudras during periods , you can check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe6q5SLlp50jas

[@jyothsnapriyakanchumurthy2556]

@@FitNCalm Thank you mam I'll definitely try it out

[@pujarai1244]

Can we do mandukasan

[@FitNCalm]

Puja Mandukasana may place strain on the abdomino pelvic cavity which is already under strain in periods. It might be better to skip it for the 1st few days. A

[@The_boss96]

Hello ma'am Can we do tadaasan during periods?

[@FitNCalm]

You can do tadasana. Especially if you feel like doing some standing practices.

[@The_boss96]

@@FitNCalm ok ma'am thank you ❤️ 🙏 n what about high jumping can we perform it?

[@FitNCalm]

@@The_boss96 I would not recommend any intense activities like jumping for the first 2-3 days of periods

[@The_boss96]

@@FitNCalm okay ma'am thnx 🙏❤️

[@deepikajain7766]

Mam can we do pranayama and alom velom

[@FitNCalm]

Anoloma Viloma or Nadi Shodana pranayama can be done. It is very good infact. We usually avoid heating pranayamas Deepika. Hope that answered your question.

[@ananyamahapatra6597]

Can we do Surya Namaskar during Period?

[@FitNCalm]

Ananya usually we don't go for Surya Namaskars during Periods.If you feel like doing them though and If you don't have any heavy bleeding or cramping you can do. But it should not be performed in a fast manner. Do each asana with awareness and very slowly. Let me know if this helped you :) -Khush

[@ananyamahapatra6597]

@@FitNCalm Thank you very much for ur helping reply🙂 Hence I can proceed with the yoga after the flow gets over r8? I dont have to wait until the day 7 ?

[@FitNCalm]

You are welcome any time Ananya. Yes once your flow reduces you just need to listen to your body and practice. That's all. Infact during your flow also you can practice only the type of practice will change. We made a 3 days yoga series to be done during periods. One is a lying down ( in bed practice) perfect for Day 1 , Day 2 is a gentle sitting practice with some pillows and pampering and day 3 gets a bit of movement into the body .Leaving the link for it for you: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 After Day 3 mostly the flow will reduce quite and bit and you can use your discretion to practice one of these or whatever your body feels like that day :) Hope this cleared any doubts you had. - Khush

[@ananyamahapatra6597]

@@FitNCalm yes...got the video...thank u😍

[@FitNCalm]

@@ananyamahapatra6597 awesome. see you around Ananya. And if you are on insta do connect with us.. instagram.com/fitncalm We are doing many things regarding menstrual health this month :)

[@roopagodi4585]

Madum in period time pranayama do or not tell me

[@FitNCalm]

Yes Roopa, you can do pranayamas like Nadi Shodana, Sheetali and Bhramari. Infact these pranayamas will help you during pranayamas. Mudras will also help a lot during Periods( We have done another video on this too- You can check it out). You should not do pranayamas which place pressure on the abdomino pelvic cavity like Kapalbhati, Agnisara. We have done Asanas and Mudras that will help during periods. You can check out our videos. You may like it: kzbin.info/aero/PLz6S27MU8Nrpxbx4FUpb3FhU5a1fxHLW5 Let us know if you have any more questions. We'd be happy to answer

[@roopagodi4585]

@@FitNCalm madum tq for ur replying.. we r trying to pregnancy so this pranayama can help that

[@FitNCalm]

Roopa if you have would like specialised guidance for pregnancy e can help you with it. We specialise in Pre - Pregnancy , Pre Natal and Post Natal Yoga and Therapy. You can DM us on Instagram or drop in a mail too. [e-mail] instagram.com/fitncalm Let us know if you need any help.

[@chandanasrikadarla4730]

Ma'am can we do abs workout or yoga asanas for belly fat reduction in periods?

[@FitNCalm]

It's a good idea to usually not strain the abdominal region with abs workout or intense asanas focused on the belly. These place a lot of strain on the abdominal and Pelvic Region. In our Periods our Abdomino-Pelvic region is already under strain, causing spasms and may be even pain. These Intense Practices cause even more Contraction and Pressure to the strained area.They also need more Physical Strength which is lacking as our body is using that energy to expel the uterus lining and the unfertilized egg from our body. Hope this answered your question :)

[@chandanasrikadarla4730]

@@FitNCalm yeah thank you ma'am

[@ok-yt5ll]

Is it ok to do hanuman asana?btw informative video!❤

[@FitNCalm]

Thank you Sameeha.Glad you found it helpful. Hanuman Asana can be an intense stretch for most people. If it is easy for you can do it. But if it is intense for you it is better to just keep it a little light especially on day one of your periods.

[@ok-yt5ll]

@@FitNCalm oh, thank you so much Khushpinder ma'am :)

[@FitNCalm]

You are more than welcome Sameeha :) Have you also tried our yoga during periods series? or any other yoga series on our channel ?

[@nipunidharmadasa1791]

I did donts in my periods and it last only two days is that the reason

[@FitNCalm]

You can take care of them from next time onwards Nipuni. Once you correct these your cycles will become normal too.

[@hana8717]

Is ur period normal now

[@beebeecarol2413]

Hi. Do u have yoga to boost fertility?

[@FitNCalm]

Hi Carol, This will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXMp39jqZine9U Hope this helps :) (If you are looking for specialised care we offer one on one sessions for yoga therapy as well.You can write to [e-mail] for more.)

[@beebeecarol2413]

@@FitNCalm thank you for the feedback. Really appreciate it ❤️😊

[@FitNCalm]

You are most welcome Carol 🥰