Postures for Periods

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My brief search didn't yield an immediate find of a series, so I just went to a couple different trusted yoga sites, looked at all the recommended postures for menstruation and made my own series. Two series, actually. One for horrible days and one for better days.

Misery Day
Janu Sirsasana (Head-To-Knee Forward Bend)
Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Cobbler's Pose), supported
Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide-Angle) in a supported forward fold
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge), supported
Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog)
Child Pose
Viparita Karani (Legs Up The Wall Pose)

Better Day
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog)
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose)
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog)
Child Pose
Viparita Karani (Legs Up The Wall Pose)

I couldn't muster the energy to move yesterday, so Monday and Tuesday were my rest days this week. This morning I did Misery Day and it was actually kind of nice. Tomorrow I'd like to get in some boxing and lunges, so Better Day can wait until next cycle.