Risks of Doing Yoga with Endometriosis
It is mostly safe to practice yoga with endometriosis. However, it is best to avoid vigorous styles of yoga such as Vinyasa, Ashtanga, or hot yoga since they may only worsen symptoms. Listen to your body and avoid poses that can worsen symptoms.
You should consult your surgeon before starting yoga practice, especially if you have recently had abdominal surgery. Your surgeon will instruct you to avoid positions that place pressure on your abdomen or surgical site, so as to protect healing tissue.
This includes lying on your stomach in Sphinx Pose, [3] compressing your abdomen in Happy Baby Pose, or bringing your thighs into contact with your abdomen during Child’s Pose. Gondek advises to avoid twisting poses until our surgeon clears you. Once you have completely healed and cleared for activity, these positions are very beneficial in improving scar tissue mobility, flexibility, strength, and posture.