Alignment is more than just proper posture; it’s the key to supporting your body through hormonal shifts and monthly cycles. Misalignment can intensify physical discomfort, such as lower back pain, pelvic tension, and poor digestion, all of which are often aggravated during menstruation or hormonal imbalances. Proper alignment in yoga—whether in standing poses, forward folds, or restorative postures—helps to ease these symptoms by promoting better blood flow, reducing tension, and calming the nervous system.

In daily life, small adjustments to your posture, like standing evenly on both feet or relaxing your shoulders, can reduce stress on your joints and create a sense of balance. When practiced consistently, alignment-focused yoga can help women move through their monthly cycles with less pain and more ease.

Start with simple poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose) for grounding, or Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) to release tension in the hips and pelvis. These create a foundation for a pain-free practice and a more harmonious daily life.

Ponder this: What small adjustments in your posture or practice could create big shifts in how you feel during your monthly cycle?