Yoga for Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain | 20 Mins Gentle Yoga Practice to Manage Endometriosis Pain

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2021
  • Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, vagina or pelvic lining. The presence of the additional tissues can cause pelvic pain and make periods significantly more painful than they usually are.
    There is no known treatment for endometriosis except surgery but its symptoms can be managed via medication. Yoga has also shown to help in managing the pain associated with endometriosis and improving overall quality fo life.
    The aim of this practice is going to be to help you open up and bring some mobility to the pelvic region in order to increase the blood circulation in the area. It will also help in reducing stress and anxiety. It will be best to do this close to wall and have a few cushions and a blanket handy. Once you are ready, let's hop onto our mat and get going.
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  • @marthagotlieb2532
    @marthagotlieb2532 Год назад +15

    Thank you so much. I am suffering from endemotriosi, back pain and pelvic pain. I have been doing this 1 week before my periods i was amazed.

  • @camilastanzione
    @camilastanzione 7 месяцев назад +5

    this class always makes me feel better💗 thank you

  • @niceperformancez-rkrshanuj1512
    @niceperformancez-rkrshanuj1512 8 месяцев назад +2

    good and nice way done. lot time practice should be done.

  • @diabolicaldebacle
    @diabolicaldebacle 4 месяца назад +3

    This was one of the best yoga videos I've ever seen. Not too fast, not too slow. Just right.

  • @YashiAgrawalsun2
    @YashiAgrawalsun2 9 месяцев назад +1

    amazing! helped me so much

  • @myworldismyfamily3235
    @myworldismyfamily3235 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much ma'am...

  • @mis-ess2974
    @mis-ess2974 Год назад +6

    Just stumbled upon this routine. It was very relaxing and had slow movements which was perfect for me. Thanks 😊 🇦🇺

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! Take care ❤

  • @parulpahwa5633
    @parulpahwa5633 9 месяцев назад +1

    amazing,, such a relaxing session
    mind blowing 👍🏻

  • @RadheRadhe-boutik
    @RadheRadhe-boutik Месяц назад

    Thank you so much

  • @crying2emoji5
    @crying2emoji5 3 года назад +3

    Oh this is amazing, thank you so so much for this 🙏

  • @rajanivarma6129
    @rajanivarma6129 3 года назад +4

    Excellent...it really helps

  • @dreamands_2013
    @dreamands_2013 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I found it very helpful and it relaxed my back pain.

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад

      Hi Reshma, I am glad you found it helpful! Take care :)

  • @nancygraney2435
    @nancygraney2435 2 года назад +1

    Lovely practice thank you🌿

  • @jomarfundal6042
    @jomarfundal6042 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much very relaxing 🥰♥️

  • @wombfables385
    @wombfables385 3 года назад +2

    Can't wait to try this 🤗

  • @lindsayleinster-terraventu3004
    @lindsayleinster-terraventu3004 Год назад +6

    Thank you for this wonderfully gentle and soothing practice for endometriosis. Helpful explanations of how the breath and pelvic floor can work together through these pain relieving poses. I have endometriosis myself, as well as working (as a physiotherapist) with other women with the condition, so I know just how helpful this kind of yoga practice can be.

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Lindsay! I am so glad I was able to help :)

  • @Darren489
    @Darren489 2 года назад +2

    Thank you🙏🏾

  • @HangtheGreat
    @HangtheGreat 2 года назад +6

    This really helps ease my endo pain today. Thank you so much!

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад +1

      Hi, I am so glad you found it helpful! Take care ❤

    • @user-ww3oq8lr6g
      @user-ww3oq8lr6g 11 месяцев назад

      This shud b done in periods or before periods

  • @kitkat-iw7qw
    @kitkat-iw7qw 2 года назад +10

    I am suffering from endo. This yoga pratice helps me with mobility and its very soothing. Its also short so easy to take out time to do it thats a bonus. Thank you Bharti.

  • @Naasika
    @Naasika Год назад +2

    wow. i got a massage and needed a little something extra for my back and pelvis. this is amazing. will be doing this regularly. thank you

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад

      Thank you Naasika! Glad you found it helpful :)

  • @mitalisharma8266
    @mitalisharma8266 8 месяцев назад +1

    amazing

  • @apurva2171
    @apurva2171 2 года назад +2

    She deserves more than 100 k subscribers .

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад

      Haha thanks Apurva! Hopefully we will get there slowly and steadily! 😁

  • @Mitali579
    @Mitali579 Месяц назад

    you are great bharti di❤❤❤

  • @yogi.hemaxii
    @yogi.hemaxii Месяц назад

    Beautiful flow 😊

  • @gracegaspar4406
    @gracegaspar4406 Год назад +2

    thank you so much

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад

      You're welcome Grace. Glad you found it helpful :)

  • @balasiri5890
    @balasiri5890 Год назад +1

    Very comfortable and easy way very helpful thank u so much ♥️😍

    • @balasiri5890
      @balasiri5890 10 месяцев назад

      Doing yoga any time mam/early mrng send me reply mam

  • @user-ff6uo6jp1h
    @user-ff6uo6jp1h 11 месяцев назад

    Здравствуйте. Спасибо большое, ваши упражнения очень мне помогли. 🙏

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful ❤

  • @beautifulmemorieswithdrdeepti
    @beautifulmemorieswithdrdeepti 2 года назад +2

    Nice helpful exercises.thanks dear for sharing this.

  • @Beautifulnightrose
    @Beautifulnightrose Год назад +6

    I loved this thank you. I’ve been having abdominal and pelvic pain and I feel this has released a lot of tension ❤

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад +1

      Thank you. I am so glad you found this helpful. Take care ❤

  • @anjujohn5786
    @anjujohn5786 Месяц назад

    Thank you mam❤

  • @gabrielakozicova1152
    @gabrielakozicova1152 3 года назад +7

    Hi Bharti.
    There are days when you don't say a word ...
    but this video with exercises will fix it, I really like how beautiful it is to relax and unwind ...💖🧘‍♀️

  • @Shamma-zg8fp
    @Shamma-zg8fp 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tried literally everything to reduce pain. I have started to follow this particular video. Two days in. I hope this helps. I was wondering as i can't do the full leg spit in the video. Is it okey if i try achieving it while being an endo patient? The yuga positions are relaxing except the leg spit one. I am trying still. Thank you ❤

  • @monicabanduni7474
    @monicabanduni7474 Год назад

    Very helpful video thank you so much 😊

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад

      Thanks Monica. Glad you found it helpful. :)

    • @monicabanduni7474
      @monicabanduni7474 Год назад

      I hope vl get to see more video related to endometriosis which will help me recover soon

  • @moonakanwal150
    @moonakanwal150 Год назад +7

    Ma'am any exercise to reduce uterine lining ( endometrial thickness)/endometrial hyperplasia?

  • @asratakreem9973
    @asratakreem9973 2 года назад +2

    I have endo cyst, 11 x7. 5 both on right and left, doctor had suggest for operations, will this exercise is going to work, please suggest

  • @BiswasArpita
    @BiswasArpita 2 года назад +8

    A very good flow that eases my endometriosis flare ups. Thank you from a chronic endometriosis patient of 15 yrs

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад

      Hi Arpita, so glad you found this helpful. Take care!

    • @startej4155
      @startej4155 2 года назад

      Are you on birth control?

    • @vikassg1619
      @vikassg1619 Год назад

      Mam
      ..i m suffering from scar endemetriosis...apne operation k baare me nai socha....i m really depressed

  • @jyothiseru3739
    @jyothiseru3739 7 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for this relaxing yoga for endometriosis, I feel so relaxed while doing this. Also I saw the result that my cyst got totally vanished as I do this yoga daily for 2 months and now I continue the yoga daily......and also I added walking to my routine , so the result is amazing.
    Note: people who are suffering with endometriosis please avoid sugar, instead of sugar you can add jaggery powder.

    • @shama7163
      @shama7163 7 месяцев назад

      size kya thi cyst ki

    • @momteachson
      @momteachson 6 месяцев назад

      Wat treatment u underwent di, I hv 6cm cyst n taking medication before doing laparoscopy.. Hope cyst has no symptoms in future so that I can delay surgery

    • @sonamali1062
      @sonamali1062 3 месяца назад

      Kya treatment le rehi ho aap

    • @momteachson
      @momteachson 3 месяца назад

      @@sonamali1062 I used one herbal powder(Tamil country medicine) I got my periods back in ten days.. Still I didn't chk abt the cyst size but I don't have any pain during periods also I don't hv any symptoms of cyst.. It's my native place so I bought from there n using it here in ranchi

    • @sonamali1062
      @sonamali1062 3 месяца назад +1

      @@momteachson aapko kitne time se prob the or aapne kya Kya kiya tell in detail are you fine now

  • @rangeela_lifestyle
    @rangeela_lifestyle Год назад +1

    Please tell me yoga for veginismus problem it will be great help

  • @clare_eclair849
    @clare_eclair849 2 года назад +5

    Great video but a bit worried about the last pose of holding the feet up against the wall. The blood is circulation backwards and this is a common factor for anyone with endo especially when it's their time of month.

  • @pujadutta187
    @pujadutta187 3 года назад +3

    When is the perfect time to do this yoga?

  • @talenthub6202
    @talenthub6202 2 года назад +4

    I can't thanku enough for this video.... God bless you.... I was looking for a video on pelvic pain relief yoga...found your's and did the steps....In just two days my pain vanished.... I have made it a routine now. Thanku so much... Loads of love ❤❤

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад

      Hi there, I am so glad you found this helpful! Take care :)

    • @myrxhxx
      @myrxhxx 2 года назад

      This pain is worse during ovulation

  • @arpita3921
    @arpita3921 3 года назад +1

    I have endo.. can you suggest the remedies for pain relief..plzz

  • @leahjang8047
    @leahjang8047 Год назад +1

    I can do this morning and afternon

  • @Sweetmel529
    @Sweetmel529 11 месяцев назад +2

    As someone that is both masculine and feminine, this yoga is helping me to heal the feminine parts. thank you!

    • @Sampaqueerx
      @Sampaqueerx 10 месяцев назад +1

      ❤ amazing, same for me, after this period i am going to start with T, but i am now 3 years long am embracing my feminine parts and healing it! Beautiful to see you are on the same journey.

    • @Sweetmel529
      @Sweetmel529 10 месяцев назад

      @@Sampaqueerx 3 years long? Sounds like you are on a lovely journey

  • @moliehimafantiri485
    @moliehimafantiri485 3 года назад +27

    I have endo and I found this to be so relaxing. I am definitely going to add it to my routine.

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  3 года назад +2

      Hi Moliehi, so glad you found it helpful ❤️

    • @swapnamishra4474
      @swapnamishra4474 2 года назад +1

      Same here. This was so relaxing. Will surely be practising. Hope it helps relieve my condition. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

    • @namitak251
      @namitak251 2 года назад

      @@swapnamishra4474 will u improve by it

    • @user-bg2zu6bl5x
      @user-bg2zu6bl5x 2 года назад

      Which endo stage you have ?

    • @moliehimafantiri485
      @moliehimafantiri485 2 года назад

      @@user-bg2zu6bl5x stage four

  • @merlinvellappally
    @merlinvellappally Год назад +1

    Should we do all exercise at a stretch together.. or

  • @pallavi1221
    @pallavi1221 Год назад +2

    Please tell if we do yoga regularly, do we need to take medicine or undergo any surgery.....

  • @emilyknothe5511
    @emilyknothe5511 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this. Sending out love and energy to everyone who experiences pain right now ♥️

  • @anniethomas404
    @anniethomas404 3 месяца назад

    It was quite relaxing and relieving. I feel so much better. Thanks Bharti ❤️❤️❤️

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Annie! Glad you found it helpful 💞

  • @afseeranishad2116
    @afseeranishad2116 Год назад

    I have been experiencing this for the last 5 years.
    It is inside the left rectus muscle..mostly abdominal pain. What exercise should be done to solve this?

  • @sambuujulia5260
    @sambuujulia5260 Год назад +1

    Is it help pelvic inflammation disease?Thank you

  • @jyovt8870
    @jyovt8870 Год назад +1

    I have had laproscopic adhesiolysis and hysterectomy surgery... Will this yoga help to prevent endo coming back? After how many days of surgery i can do these exercises?

  • @swati7425
    @swati7425 8 месяцев назад +1

    Mam endometrium line ko thick karne ke liye ye yoga kr sakte h kya plzz bataye

  • @rounakagrawal3701
    @rounakagrawal3701 3 года назад +2

    Can i talk to u for yoga tips pls. I suffer from anxiety

  • @user-mx6zw8zr6z
    @user-mx6zw8zr6z 9 месяцев назад +1

    Mam mujhe mild thickeded edometroisis h but mere period band nai ho rahe h ,kya mai bhi ye yoga kar sakti hu

  • @ellievodden
    @ellievodden 2 года назад +2

    Will this help with rectal pain ?

  • @sridevikhare4346
    @sridevikhare4346 Год назад +1

    Hello mam. Dr diagnosed me endometriosis. My both fallopian tube might have attached to ovaries. Does this yogasanas

  • @NR-mp6dy
    @NR-mp6dy Год назад +4

    I have stage 4 endometrisis .chronic pain in abdomen entire month.I felt relaxed today in my very first session .so thankful to you ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

    • @tabassumshehzad2831
      @tabassumshehzad2831 Год назад

      Same here...can I do thiis yoga during period time?

    • @urbanr273
      @urbanr273 Год назад

      What is the size of your cyst

    • @urbanr273
      @urbanr273 Год назад

      Mine is 7.7 cm in which stage am i

    • @sumairarasool5085
      @sumairarasool5085 Год назад

      Also stage 4 endometrosis

    • @sahilbassan
      @sahilbassan 10 месяцев назад +1

      kisi ko iska acha doctor pata hai ya achi medicine so kindly btae

  • @anurahindagala3775
    @anurahindagala3775 3 года назад +1

    good program for every one thanks from srilanka

  • @anuradha7876
    @anuradha7876 Год назад +1

    will this help with adenomyosis too???

  • @vandanadahiya1841
    @vandanadahiya1841 Год назад +2

    These exercises may help in cure Vaginismus or not???
    Plz reply krna ma'am

  • @pujamitra9822
    @pujamitra9822 4 месяца назад

    Mam, I am suffering from endometrosis with very sharp pelvic and back pain, too much discomfort , I just check your vedio and stated practicing since two days , much comfort , I will definitely go with this as regular practice , want to know can I do this during my period also?

  • @sapnaghimire7120
    @sapnaghimire7120 2 года назад +6

    Its very useful. I have been practicing these yoga since few days and i m feeling better. Thank you mam for the video.

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад +1

      Hi Sapna, glad you found this helpful! ❤️

    • @sapnaghimire7120
      @sapnaghimire7120 2 года назад +1

      But i have query mam. My endometrium lining is thin so i am not being able to conceive so do this yoga help me in that case? how long should i do this yoga?

    • @roshanchongtham6944
      @roshanchongtham6944 2 года назад

      Useful me tks❤️❤️❤️

    • @rajeeydolly5962
      @rajeeydolly5962 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@sapnaghimire7120will yoga can improve endometrium thickness ?

  • @user-pb6jc7wk7n
    @user-pb6jc7wk7n 20 дней назад

    Should i do these exercises during periods or after periods

  • @user-lm6cy4gv1k
    @user-lm6cy4gv1k 10 месяцев назад +1

    All these yoga can be done throughout the month? Even after ovulation?

  • @aishashafique7128
    @aishashafique7128 8 месяцев назад +1

    Can these yoga exercises also help to reduce weight

  • @tabassumshehzad2831
    @tabassumshehzad2831 Год назад +1

    Hi Mam,I have endometriosis 4 grade..Can I do this yoga during period time also..
    Please reply.

  • @sameenaruhi6676
    @sameenaruhi6676 2 года назад +1

    Can these be done during periods?

  • @baob3314
    @baob3314 Год назад +1

    Does this yoga help for conceiving

  • @merlinvellappally
    @merlinvellappally Год назад +1

    Hai madam , I am suffering severe pain from past two days bcz of endometriosis. Actually I am on painkillers ..bcz the pain is really not bearable.. really I am tired of my life .. getting worse each day.. so my doubt is whether can I start doin the exercise while on painful days .. bcz i am scared of tomorrow. (Writing this laying on bed bcz severe pain)

  • @karuppusamyk8491
    @karuppusamyk8491 2 года назад +1

    I have been practicing this for few days it relieves my pelvic pain completely thank you so much

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  2 года назад +1

      Hi Karuppusamy, I am so glad you found this helpful. Take care :)

    • @minakshi7530
      @minakshi7530 Год назад +1

      How are you now

    • @karuppusamyk8491
      @karuppusamyk8491 Год назад

      @@minakshi7530 now I'm good. Have pain not like before

  • @simrankaur-rh2sk
    @simrankaur-rh2sk Год назад +2

    Is there any yoga for blocked Fallopian tubes?

  • @prayashiupadhyay50
    @prayashiupadhyay50 5 месяцев назад +1

    Please put the name of each asana. It will help us to recognise it with name.

  • @nandinisai4561
    @nandinisai4561 3 года назад +2

    Hello Mam! Are these yoga asaans advisable for those too who have had undergone a surgery for endometriosis? Would be looking for your reply...

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  3 года назад +2

      Hi Nandini, these would be safe if you have completely healed from the surgery. Just check with your doctor that you are ready to start yoga before you take it up.

  • @shantipenki9662
    @shantipenki9662 2 года назад +1

    Madam I have got meriania for endometriosis can I do this?

  • @HimachaliGirl001
    @HimachaliGirl001 3 года назад +2

    Yoga karke theek ho jaata kya ?? Ovarian cyst 🥺🥺

  • @GauravKumar-mt1ji
    @GauravKumar-mt1ji 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hello mam,i am having endometriosis or fibroid or cyst issue that lead to create problem in conceive pregnancy.i was contacted with many doctors but result is negative.plz guide me is this yoga help to conceive pregancy . I am going to dipression

  • @hemavathiramadoss2645
    @hemavathiramadoss2645 Год назад +1

    adenomyosis problem yoga treatment please sister

  • @vutomi9874
    @vutomi9874 3 месяца назад

    Can I do pilates and yoga?

  • @priyadarshinidash2913
    @priyadarshinidash2913 Месяц назад

    Does this helps in case of fibroids?

  • @nidhisinha8810
    @nidhisinha8810 Год назад +1

    Mujhe Submcousal faidroid hain muje kon se asaan karni chahiye bda fabroid hain please btaiye aur har 5 mint me bathroom Jana padta iske liye bhi koi yog me asaan bataiye

  • @sapnaarora6477
    @sapnaarora6477 Год назад +1

    can we do kapalbhati in endometriosis

  • @sandhyans5480
    @sandhyans5480 2 года назад +3

    With 21 mm endo..... looking for yoga practice.very desperate these days..... trying for child blessings..... very informative video

    • @vikassg1619
      @vikassg1619 Год назад

      Aapne operation ka nai socha

    • @moonakanwal150
      @moonakanwal150 Год назад

      Can we do this exercise to reduce endometrial thickness and associated vaginal discharge?

  • @nehaashfaq824
    @nehaashfaq824 6 месяцев назад +2

    Please drop a video on how to conceive with endometriosis

  • @vidyas4105
    @vidyas4105 3 месяца назад

    Hi ma'am! Endometriosis in ovary .. I get very bad pain in mid cycle... Plz guide me

  • @tickettotravel14
    @tickettotravel14 9 месяцев назад +1

    I get clumps of blood during periods. Is it too risky ??

  • @farzanashawkath3387
    @farzanashawkath3387 Год назад +1

    Hi,I've been told by the doctor that you have endometriosis Does the doctor give medicine, it gives relief Because I am confused whether to start treatment or not please help me that am i eat the tablets what the doctor gave me .

  • @johorakhatun1325
    @johorakhatun1325 6 месяцев назад

    Mam,i have edenomiyosis.will it be benitfit for me?

  • @Life_with_Annie.
    @Life_with_Annie. 17 дней назад

    Doctor thinks I have both problems endometriosis and adenosine but I don’t think so I have these issues because I have just period pain when it’s start 2,3 hours after taking painkillers or warm water bottle then it’s gone. What’s you think sister it’s normal or I have these problems

  • @kaydee903
    @kaydee903 2 месяца назад

    Will it help me to concieve?

  • @rupasingh8517
    @rupasingh8517 2 года назад +1

    Is this helpful kindly please replyy

  • @jayasunil1150
    @jayasunil1150 3 года назад +3

    Please can you make a video on adenomyosis

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  3 года назад +1

      Hi Jaya, I will try :)

  • @jebaelizabeth6617
    @jebaelizabeth6617 2 года назад +1

    I have 4cm cyst ,is dis yoga to cure it

  • @Eatshoprepeat24
    @Eatshoprepeat24 18 дней назад

    Hi mam . Can endometriosis be treated without being operated

  • @seemiz3882
    @seemiz3882 Год назад +1

    Ma'am will this help in endometrial polypp? Doc has suggested for surgery

    • @BhartiYoga
      @BhartiYoga  Год назад

      Hi there, this practice is for managing pain associated with endometriosis. Unfortunately reversal of endometrial polyp is usually not possible.

  • @Sp_OnTheWheels
    @Sp_OnTheWheels 10 месяцев назад

    Hey thank you for the video. can we do these exercises during periods ?

  • @meenakshikarthick7300
    @meenakshikarthick7300 Год назад +51

    I have extreme pain in pelvic area before during and after periods. I have both endometriosis and adenosine. Taking treatment from years. Will try these. I have too much pain unable to walk stand sit during periods

    • @krishnadevotee1111
      @krishnadevotee1111 Год назад +8

      Yes,the pain have no limits,

    • @wingsgaming3695
      @wingsgaming3695 Год назад

      @@EverythingBio kha se le apne med sis pls reply

    • @wingsgaming3695
      @wingsgaming3695 Год назад +1

      @@EverythingBio ok sis online consultation ho sakti hai dr se

    • @NR-mp6dy
      @NR-mp6dy Год назад +1

      @@EverythingBio dear if possible please tell me names of your medicines. I am in so much of pain .and taken few medicines on regular basis but no relief.

    • @subhasreepaul1
      @subhasreepaul1 Год назад

      @@EverythingBio where in Kolkata can you plz share contact number

  • @dazzledreams4976
    @dazzledreams4976 3 года назад +2

    I have endometrosis .Can you suggest Remedies for pain relief please

    • @meyj5781
      @meyj5781 2 года назад

      Try and order BEYOU period patches. It will help calm you as you have a an endometriosis flare up. Really good for lower back pain, pelvic pain and cramps. You may have to order them from the UK but they really help 🙏🏾

  • @natural-vz3ib
    @natural-vz3ib 2 года назад +1

    Mam I have a chocolate cyst in my left overy and it's very painful.. size is 65 mm ,docter advised me for surgery . This yoga reduce my cyst .. please reply me mam

  • @naomibrock4769
    @naomibrock4769 Год назад +2

    Please edit your description! Endometriosis is NOT the tissue that lines the uterus, it is tissue SIMILAR. This is an important distinction.