The Healthy Period Series – Cycle Syncing

Here are some of the resources from our second event of ‘The Healthy Period Series’, where we got the opportunity to speak with Ali Brady of ‘Earthwise Yoga’, all about cycle syncing, yoga and other methods to consider as a means to support our period health.

TIPS

• Track your cycle all month long – energy, emotions, symptoms, mindset –Use apps, charts & journal.

• Tune in to how your body is actually feeling rather than always pushing on because you have an endless to do list. 

• Be prepared to prioritise yourself and meet the needs of your body – food prep, rest, exercise.

• Accept yourself exactly as you are in the moment.

• Become familiar with what your hormones & uterus are doing in each phase.

THE SEASONS OF YOUR CYCLE – Inspired by cycle syncing, a term coined by Alisa Vitta and worth your consideration.

1. SPRING TIME: Follicular Phase Starts (Pre-ovulation)

Inner masculine energy.

Starts the day your bleed ends. Energy starts to increase.

Priorities & best practices: 1. Start scheduling appointments & any big jobs. 2. Good time to start new habits.

Best forms of movement are classes that require more energy such as

• Vinyasa Yoga
• Hatha Yoga

Or trying a new workouts

• Pilates or Dancing
• Body strength as an online ballet class

When it comes to food: Eat moderate amounts of soy, add sprouts & fermented food, enjoy more healthy fats like avocado, olives & coconut and give preference to steaming & sauteing

Flowers in bloom, springtime at Garnish Island, Cork, Ireland

SUMMER TIME: Ovulation Phase Inner masculine energy. Might feel you could do anything!

Improve Period Pain & PMS

Disclaimer: I am not medically trained. These are resources created by others that helped me on my journey, so I hope they can help you too. If you are unsure about anything please research and contact a qualified practitioner/nutritionist.

When we are learning to improve/heal a part of our body or a particular condition such as dysmenorrhea, vulvodynia or endometriosis; that the doctors say they do not know what is the cause or how to resolve it other than the ‘put a plaster on it’ approach with painkillers, I believe we have to take an approach that incorporates many different elements and give ourselves the time needed to make changes step by step with patience & with love.