India, Aug. 22 -- The menstrual phase is the bleeding period with low energy; the follicular phase is when the egg matures in the ovary, accompanied by an energetic mood. Ovulation is when the egg is released, with heightened sexual drive, while lastly, the luteal phase is the final phase when the body prepares for a possible pregnancy, accompanied by irritability and fatigue. So many conflicting moods and feelings come up all in one month as the hormones like estrogen, progesterone rapidly change, making it important to understand that there are different needs during each menstrual phase.

Ayurveda suggests some practices that help navigate these challenges with ease. Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya, a New York-based Ayurvedic expert, shared wit...