Aunt flow. Joining the cast of Pad Men. Riding the cotton pony. Women have all types of different names for that time of the month. Usually it is 4 – 7 fun-filled days of chocolate cravings, Netflix binge watching and pants that don’t have zippers but Style Craze has another way to handle that dreaded time of the month.
They have compiled a list of 5 yoga asanas (poses) that will increase your blood circulation and release endorphins, which will offer you relief from cramps and bloating. Practicing yoga is the best during this tumultuous period as it is good for your mind and body. Let us take a look at how the age-old yoga asanas can help us with our problems.
Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
Beats fatigue and menstrual pain. It stretches out the muscles of the back, neck, chest and legs. This gives relief from muscle aches and pains, commonly associated with menstruation. This pose helps stimulate the organs of the stomach and abdomen. It effectively fights against indigestion and gas problem, associated with bloating
Steps To Perform The Pose:
- Lie with your back flat on the floor. Your knees should be bent, and your feet flat on the floor.
- Next straighten your legs and place your arms on either side.
- Raise your hips, one side at a time and place your hands under each hip.
- Try and bend your elbows, and push your upper body off the floor. Exhale as you perform this step.
- Raise your chest and tilt your head backwards.
- Hold this pose for a while and inhale as you rest your back.
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
This pose relieves constipation and respiratory issues. It also removes menstruation-related complaints. Some of them are backache, fatigue and anxiety. It stretches the entire front portion of the body. This pose involves putting all the weight on the navel point. It stimulates the stomach organs, eases cramps and regulates blood flow to the uterus. It also relieves pain and bloating.
Steps To Perform The Pose:
- Lie down on your stomach, keeping the feet hip-width apart. Place your arms by your sides.
- Bend your knees and stretch out your hands to hold your ankles.
- Next, breathe in and raise your body from the front to ensure that your chest is off the ground. Lift your thighs parallel and off the ground.
- Hold this pose for as long as you are comfortable, and return to the original position.
- Exhale when you release your ankles.
- Always listen to your body and don’t overdo the stretches.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
This pose relieves menstrual discomfort. It lessens back ache and helps your body relax.
Steps To Perform The Pose:
- Kneel and press your shins onto the floor, ensuring that the shins are flat against the floor.
- Next place your hands on either side of your pelvis.
- Ensure that your palms are resting on the top of your hip bone.
- Tilt your tailbone downwards, keeping your upper body upright. Inhale and tilt your head back. The chin should be pointing towards the sky.
- Form an inward arch in your back.
- There should be a stretch right from your chin down to your belly.
- Hold this pose for twenty seconds. Now exhale and come back to your original position.
Check out the last two poses on Style Craze’s original article.
