Yoga for women

Men's versus Women's Yoga
Should males and females practice yoga differently? Are there certain yoga poses that women should or shouldn't perform?

Women should exercise caution in what and when they do yoga since, as explains, the majority of these activities were originally designed with the male body in mind. He examines how some of the customs that are being practiced today are inappropriate for women because they put them at risk of harm and injury.

Menstrual disorders are alleviated by Shambhavi Mahamudra
Women's health benefits from yoga have been extensively researched in the last few years. Menstrual issues are estimated to affect 75% of women, and they have a significant negative influence on a person's physical, psychological, social, and economic well-being. Even when patients select surgery as a last resort, the principal forms of treatment for such conditions are known to provide alleviation that is not entirely satisfying.

A survey of female practitioners of this practice was carried out by a team from Indiana University School of Medicine and Poole Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. Significant reductions were observed in the following symptoms: heavy menstrual flow, irregular menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, dysmenorrhea, requirement for medical or surgical intervention for problems, and inability to work during the menstrual period. Given the improved symptoms in all the measures, the authors conclude that the kriya "can be considered as an adjunct therapy for menstrual disorders."

Yoga for Pregnant Women

For many women, being pregnant can play a big role in their life. discusses how pregnant women were historically handled in Indian society with utmost care and knowledge. He claims that "care was taken so that life happens in the best possible way right from day one on every level, from conception to all aspects."

While certain types of yoga are not recommended during pregnancy, yoga is still highly helpful, if not crucial, for expectant mothers to have the best possible experience with pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood.