Connecting To The Phases Of Your Moon Cycle Through Food and Movement
Loving Affirmation:
“My body tells my story, and I embrace the never-ending journey of my physical experience. I trust the wisdom of my body. I accept myself, which allows me to change, grow and evolve. I give myself permission to follow what feels good in my body.”
The moon is often depicted as a symbol of the feminine. An embodiment of the rhythm of time. A metaphor for the cycles of womanhood. And a beautiful force that can impact everything from the ocean waves to our emotions. Like the moon, we go through phases throughout the month. The phases of the menstrual cycle are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.
Phase 1: Menstruation 3-7 days
Foods to Eat: Focus your diet to add nutrients including protein, fats, low glycemic index veggies, and fruits keep your blood sugar steady while adding fiber and antioxidants. Seafood kelp and nori can help remineralize your body with iron and zinc which you lose during menstruation. During this time you can also eat blood-boosting foods.
Exercises to do: Light exercises and rest. Walking, yin yoga, kundalini yoga, and mat Pilates.
Rituals and activities to focus on: Trust your intuition and focus on writing, and digging into research.
Phase 2: Follicular 7-10 Days
Foods to Eat: Focus your diet on fresh, bright, light foods that make you feel energized. Lots of salads, fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut, lean proteins, seeds, and nutrient-dense grains.
Exercises to do: Mix it up, this is the time for cardio, and dance.
Rituals and activities to focus on: Brainstorm and create. Creativity is HIGH during this phase so embrace it. This is also a great time to set intentions.
Phase 3: Ovulation 3-5 Days
Foods to Eat: Raw veggies for all of the fiber and fruit for high levels of glutathione to ensure your body easily metabolizes and eliminates any estrogen surplus.
Exercises to do: High impact group workouts, hot yoga, boot camp-style workouts, and HIIT.
Rituals and activities to focus on: Communication is at the highest during your ovulation phase. This is the time to talk and be open in work and in social life. Journal extra, you might find it easier to get your feelings out.
Phase 4: Luteal 10-14 Days
Foods to Eat: Emphasize foods rich in B Vitamins to curve sugar cravings. Eats lots of dark leafy greens like kale and spinach. Add lots of roasted roots veggies like turnips, and potatoes to help your liver flush our estrogen more effectively.
Exercises to do: During the beginning of your luteal phase train super slow and do high-intensity yoga and stretches. Towards the end start to slow down into yin yoga and pilates.
Rituals and activities to focus on: Get those things done on your to-do list. Organize and work on any projects that need finishing up.
