As women, our bodies are cyclical, just like the moon. 

Our menstrual cycle, which lasts approximately 28 days, is intricately connected to the phases of the moon, which last about 29.5 days. By aligning our menstrual cycle with the lunar phases, we can tap into the powerful energies of the moon and harness them for our own health and wellbeing.

In this email, I want to share with you some simple steps you can take to align your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases and how this can benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health. I’ll also discuss how you can adapt your yoga practice during each lunar phase to maximize its benefits.

Step 1: Track Your Menstrual Cycle

The first step in aligning your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases is to track your menstrual cycle for a few months. You can use a lunar journal (like my best-selling Yoga for Life Journal,) a simple calendar or a period tracking app to record the start and end dates of your period. You’ll also want to note any other symptoms you experience, such as cramps, bloating, mood swings, or fatigue.

Step 2: Observe the Phases of the Moon

The next step is to observe the phases of the moon. There are four main phases of the moon: new moon, waxing moon, full moon, and waning moon. Each phase has its own energy and influence on our bodies and emotions.

During the new moon phase, the moon is dark, and it’s a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. This is a good time to set intentions and plant seeds for the future. During this phase, focus on slow, gentle, and restorative yoga poses that help you connect with your inner self. This is also a good time for meditation and visualization exercises.

During the waxing moon phase, the moon is growing, and its energy is increasing. This is a good time to focus on growth and development, both physically and spiritually. During this phase, focus on more energizing yoga practices that help you build strength and endurance. This is a good time to set goals and work towards them.

During the full moon phase, the moon is at its peak, and its energy is powerful and intense. This is a good time for manifestation, creativity, and release. During this phase, focus on yoga practices that help you release any emotional baggage or negativity. This is also a good time for creative visualization and manifestation exercises.

During the waning moon phase, the moon is shrinking, and its energy is decreasing. This is a good time for reflection, letting go of what no longer serves us, and preparing for the next cycle. During this phase, focus on yoga practices that help you let go of what no longer serves you and prepare for the next cycle. This is a good time for introspection, reflection, and restorative yoga practices.

Step 3: Align Your Menstrual Cycle with the Lunar Phases

Once you’ve tracked your menstrual cycle and observed the lunar phases, you can begin to align your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases. If your menstrual cycle doesn’t exactly match the lunar phases, don’t worry. You can still use the energy of each lunar phase to support your own cycle. In our online programmeme, Seasons and Cycles, we deep dive into exactly how to do that. Now that you’re aligning your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases, you can begin to adapt your yoga practice during each phase to maximize its benefits. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

For example, if your menstrual cycle starts during the new moon phase, you can use this time to set intentions for the coming month. If your cycle starts during the full moon phase, you can use this time to release any emotional baggage or negativity that may be holding you back.

But WHY Would I Align My Menstrual Cycle with the Lunar Phases?

By aligning your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases, you can tap into the powerful energies of the moon and use them to support your own health and wellbeing. Some of the awesome benefits of doing this include:

Increased self-awareness and intuition: When you track your menstrual cycle and observe the lunar phases, you become more attuned to your body’s natural rhythms and cycles. This can help you develop a deeper sense of self-awareness and intuition.

Improved mental and emotional health: By adapting your yoga practice during each lunar phase, you can address different aspects of your mental and emotional health, such as stress, anxiety, and negative emotions.

Increased energy and vitality: By aligning your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases, you can tap into the moon’s energy and use it to support your own energy and vitality.

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If you’re interested in learning more about how to align your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases and how to adapt your yoga practice during each phase, I invite you to join our Seasons and Cycles teacher training programmeme. This comprehensive training programmeme covers all aspects of women’s health and wellbeing, including menstrual health, the lunar phases, the goddess archetypes and living in season.

In Seasons and Cycles, you’ll learn how to teach yoga to women throughout the menstrual cycle, and how to adapt your teaching to their individual needs and challenges. You’ll also learn about the latest research and best practices in women’s health and wellness, and how to apply them in your own yoga practice and yoga teaching.
In conclusion, aligning your menstrual cycle with the lunar phases is a powerful way to support your own wellbeing and mental health as a woman. By tracking your menstrual cycle, observing the lunar phases, and adapting your yoga practice during each phase, you can tap into the moon’s energy and use it to support your own energy, vitality, and creativity. Join Seasons and Cycles for instant access to this comprehensive and accredited programmeme.