Simple Home Yoga for Before & After Your Period — Stretch with Care 💛
- April 12, 2025
- By Sue Kim
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Workout Around Your Period
Gentle & Effective Home Routine Before and After Your Period
If you're someone who menstruates, you know the struggle:
That time of the month when working out feels like the last thing you want to do 😩
But staying completely inactive can make you feel more sluggish, bloated, and down.
So here it is!
A simple home workout routine for before, during, and after your period 💛
Do it in bed, on your mat, or just on the floor. 10 minutes is all you need to feel better!
✅ Before Your Period (PMS Stage)
You may feel: bloated, moody, tired, emotional
Goal: improve circulation, reduce bloating, lift mood
🧘♀️ Try This Routine
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Cat-Cow Stretch × 10
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Light walking or march-in-place for 2–3 minutes
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Calf stretch for 1 minute
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Chest-opening stretch for 1 minute
👉 Go for slow, stretchy movements.
It’s not about sweating — just feel your body open up and relax a little!
✅ During Your Period
You may feel: cramps, low energy, sensitive
Goal: relax muscles, ease discomfort
🧘♀️ Try This Routine
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Child’s pose for 1 minute
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Deep breathing: inhale through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth × 5
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Gentle hip rocking side to side × 10
👉 This isn’t “exercise” — think of it as gentle movement.
Even a little goes a long way in easing pain. Go easy on yourself!
✅ After Your Period
You may feel: energy coming back, ready to move
Goal: slowly get back into the groove, activate muscles
🧘♀️ Try This Routine
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Squats × 10 (2 sets)
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Glute bridges × 12 (2 sets)
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Wall push-ups × 15
👉 Your strength is coming back, so gradually step it up.
Think of it as a fresh start 💪
✏️ Final Note
You don’t have to skip movement during your cycle.
Just listen to your body and move gently.
No pressure, no guilt — just a little self-care.
And don’t forget a warm cup of tea after! 🫖





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