Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: Exercise, Health Concerns, and Holistic Rituals

In this episode of The Holistic Ritual podcast, hosted by Kamala Celeste, a certified holistic health coach and former personal trainer, the discussion focuses on understanding the menstrual cycle and how to care for your body through various phases. Kamala covers a range of topics including exercise and rituals suited for different stages of the menstrual cycle, recent research on toxic metals in tampons, and offers a grounding meditation for mindfulness. 

Key insights include: 

• The importance of acknowledging different phases of the menstrual cycle
• Potential health risks associated with tampon use
• and Various holistic practices to stay connected with your body during every phase of your hormonal cycle

01:38 Affirmation Card Ritual
06:02 Lead in Tampons: A Shocking Study
07:58 Health Implications of Toxic Metals
17:14 Alternative Menstrual Products
24:40 Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
33:43 Exercise and Rituals for Each Cycle Phase
47:15 Closing Meditation and Final Thoughts



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Luteal Phase TikTok Clip: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8RVGrUu/ @greyson on TikTok