Yoga for Healing Endo

This class is a 90-minute online, Hatha yoga class with an emphasis on endometriosis. For those who have fought for an explanation, an action plan and tools to combat the extraordinary pain they have when menstruating. 

We tap on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory of pain – that it is caused by a blockage of energy flow.  Where energy flows (or not) blood follows – which then leads to congestion and illness/pain.  Furthermore, women have wide hips – leaving a wide-open belly area – yes for a baby – but also gives a challenge for the body to keep organs refreshed with of blood and lymph.

In this class we will massage and clear stagnation/congestion in the belly through a series of deep forward folds, back bends, lateral stretches and twists.  Your organs are a bit like a sponge – we need to squeeze and refresh – through movement and deep…