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Yoga Poses That Help Ease Menstrual Cramps
Yoga is a useful technique for easing cramps and enhancing general wellbeing throughout the menstrual cycle.
Always pay attention to your body, adjust poses as necessary, and stay out of any positions that make you uncomfortable. Before beginning a new fitness practice, it is advisable to speak with a healthcare provider if you have any current health issues or concerns.
These yoga poses are often recommended for easing menstrual cramps, but it’s important to listen to your body and select poses that feel comfortable for you:
- Child’s Pose (Balasana):
- Kneel on the mat with toes touching and knees spread apart.
- Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward, lowering your chest toward the floor.
- Rest your forehead on the mat and relax in this pose.
- Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana):
- Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.
- Inhale, arch your back, and lift your head (Cow Pose).
- Exhale, round your spine, and tuck your chin to your chest (Cat Pose).
- Repeat the flowing movements for several breaths.
- Supine Twist:
- Lie on your back with arms extended to the sides.
- Bring one knee toward your chest and then across your body, twisting your spine.
- Keep the opposite shoulder on the mat and gaze in the opposite direction.
- Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana):
- Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and knees bent.
- Allow your knees to drop out to the sides and bring the soles of your feet towards your pelvis.
- Support your knees with props if needed.
- Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani):
- Sit close to a wall and swing your legs up, lying on your back.
- Keep your arms relaxed by your sides or place them on your abdomen.
- This pose can help improve circulation and reduce bloating.
- Camel Pose (Ustrasana):
- Kneel on the mat with knees hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on your lower back and arch backward, reaching for your heels.
- This pose helps stretch the front of the body.
- Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana):
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
- Lift your hips toward the ceiling, engaging your core and thighs.
- Hold the pose, breathing deeply.
