Periods, Ayurveda, & Yoga, OH MY!
Let’s start with a quiz
1.What is your tendency when it comes to plans?
a. I’d like to go and bring some food. But I’d probably rather stay home and be cozy
b. Love socializing! Now to plan my perfect outfit…
c. Oh great! I can’t wait to share my new tarot cards with everyone *is chronically late*
2. How do you feel about spontaneity?
a. Not my favorite…
b. I love it! But I like to plan ahead so just let me know what, where, and when we’re going to be spontaneous
c. Yes! I’m always flying by the seat of my pants
3. My period makes me feel…
a. bloated and heavy, and I do a lot of emotional eating and sometimes feel sad.
b. irritable and frustratied. I also have diarrhea and headaches and acne
c. anxious and constipated. I tenad to have light periods with clotting
4. My flow is…
a. Mostly red and thick, usually lasts 7 days+
b. Usually heavy and bright red for ~5 days
c. Usually clotted and dark brown, light flow that usually lasts ~3 days
5. When I feel my best, I…
a. Am tending to others and being a cozy homebody
b. Am doing a lot of things and being super productive!
c. Feel spontaneous and connected to my spirituality and my loved ones
6. When I feel my worst, I…
a. Feel the blues, maybe even depressed and stay in my pajamas
b. Am irritable and grumpy, I get easily frustrated
c. Am anxious and worried, feel like I can’t get out of my head and the spiraling thoughts.
