Long, velvety stretches ripple through the body with the softness that the menstrual phase naturally asks for. As estrogen dips and the tissues around the hips and lower back lose some of their usual elasticity, this flow gently encourages space back into the places that feel heavy or achy. Lengthening shapes help circulation move more freely through muscles tightened by cramping, while subtle twists ease the dull compression that can gather through the mid-back. The whole experience feels spacious and unhurried, giving your body permission to soften, release, and settle deeply into this quieter, more inward moment of your cycle.