Yoga for Each Cycle Phase: A Phase-by-Phase Practice

Adapt yoga to your cycle: restorative and gentle poses during your period, more dynamic and stronger flows in the follicular and ovulatory phases as energy peaks, and calming, grounding practices in the luteal phase to ease PMS tension and support sleep.

Yoga by phase

Match the style and intensity of your practice to your energy.

  • Menstrual: restorative yoga, gentle twists, and hip openers for cramps.
  • Follicular: vinyasa and stronger flows as energy builds.
  • Ovulatory: your most dynamic, powerful practice.
  • Luteal: slow flow, yin, and calming breath to ease PMS and stress.

Know what your body needs, every day

PhaseBloom turns your cycle into a day-by-day plan for how to eat, move, rest, and care for your skin, so you stop guessing and start working with your hormones.

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Know what your body needs, every day

PhaseBloom turns your cycle into a day-by-day plan for how to eat, move, rest, and care for your skin, so you stop guessing and start working with your hormones.

Build my plan

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to do yoga on your period?

Yes. Gentle, restorative yoga can ease cramps and lift mood. Many people simply avoid strong inversions if they are uncomfortable, and focus on hip openers and forward folds.

What yoga is best for PMS?

Slow, calming styles like yin and restorative yoga with deep breathing help most in the luteal phase, reducing tension, anxiety, and sleep disruption before your period.

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