Menstruation and Menopause
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce the relationship between menstruation, menopause, and yoga practice considerations.
Objective
Become familiar with how hormonal changes during menstruation and menopause affect practice and what modifications may be appropriate.
What You'll Get
You'll get a foundation for understanding how to practice through different phases of the menstrual cycle and the menopausal transition. This covers both personal practice decisions—when to modify, when to rest, what feels right in your own body—and professional guidance for teachers working with menstruating or menopausal students. You'll walk away knowing how to approach practice with awareness of hormonal shifts rather than rigid rules.
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