Most women are hesitant to practice yoga because they think that they have to be a member of a yoga studio or that you need to have a yoga teacher. They think that there is also the need to have yoga attire and a yoga mat. In addition, some women fear that they are not flexible enough or fit enough to practice yoga. For working women, they think that practicing yoga might take a lot of their time, and for those living in small houses or apartments, they think that they do not have enough space to practice yoga.
In other words, some women are doubtful about practicing yoga because:
1. It sounds costly.
2. It might be awkward.
3. It might take a lot of their time.
4. They don't have enough space in their house.
Naturally, women with endo consider the cost of anything they indulge themselves in. This is understandable. Endo costs money: for medicine, hospitalization, surgery, therapies, etc. In my case, I did not spend money to practice yoga. I am not a member of a yoga studio nor do I have a yoga teacher. I simply read online articles and ask advice from friends on how to properly practice yoga. I also searched for yoga videos on YouTube that focus on endometriosis and reproductive and pelvic health, then, I practiced yoga by myself in the comfort of my home. I don't have to think about awkwardness because I am alone anyway. I usually practice yoga in our living room in front of the TV. I would just play the yoga video and I would just follow the poses being shown. Sometimes, I would practice yoga in the bedroom and use my laptop to play the videos. There is no need for a big space to practice yoga. It also does not take much of my time to practice yoga. During workdays, I would do a 5- to 10-minute yoga every morning, and a 30-minute yoga before going to bed. During rest days, I can choose to practice for a longer time.
I highly recommend yoga as a therapy for endo pain, and as a form of exercise for overall wellness.
