Hey there, superwomen! It’s time for us to talk about menstrual health. We all know that periods come with cramps, bloating, and mood swings, right? However, do you know that yoga can help alleviate these symptoms? If your answer is “No!”, you will get guidance in this article through the best yoga poses for period relief. So, get yourself some great activewear like majestic-flora-leggings and let's begin! 

 

Best Yoga Poses To Have Healthy Menstruation 

Child's Pose or Balasana

Child's Pose (Balasana) is an effective yoga exercise for menstrual cramp relief.
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This particular pose of yoga for menstrual cramps is beneficial in several ways as it -

  • Relaxes the abdominal muscles 
  • Reduces cramps
  • Promotes relaxation

 

How To Do It: 
  1. Kneel on your mat
  2. Sit back onto your heels
  3. Stretch your arms out in front
  4. Lower your forehead to the ground
  5. Breathe deeply
  6. Use zen leggings for a comfortable session 
Child's Pose (Balasana) is a soothing yoga pose recommended for menstrual cramps.

 

Cat-Cow Pose or Marjaryasana-Bitilasana

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) offers great relief from menstrual cramps
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The benefits of this yoga pose are that it -

  • Stimulates blood flow
  • Eases cramps
  • Promotes flexibility

 

How To Do It:

  1. Start on your hands and knees
  2. Inhale and arch your back, just like a cat does
  3. Exhale and round your spine, just like a cow
  4. Repeat this process several times

 

Downward - Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is the best yoga pose for menstrual health.
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This is one of the best menstrual health yoga poses that - 

  • Stretches the entire body
  • Reduces cramps
  • Improves your mood

 

How To Do It:

  1. Start on your hands and knees 
  2. Walk your hands forward
  3. Lift your hips up and back
  4. Straighten your arms and legs
  5. Keep your palms and heels grounded 

 

Pigeon Pose or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) is an excellent yoga pose for relieving menstrual cramps.
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This yoga pose for menstrual cramps can help your body -

  • Relieve tension in the hips as well as the lower back
  • Reduce cramps and discomfort 

 

How To Do It:

  1. Start on your hands and knees 
  2. Bring one knee forward 
  3. Place your foot on the ground 
  4. Extend the other leg behind you and keep it straight 
  5. Lower your torso
  6. Stretch the front hip
  7. Zen-leggings will be a good activewear for this yoga pose

 

Seated Forward Fold or Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) is a beneficial yoga pose for relieving menstrual cramps

This yoga pose is helpful for periods as it 

  • Stretches the entire back side of your body
  • Reduces cramps 
  • Promotes relaxation during periods 

 

How To Do It:

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front
  2. Inhale and lengthen your spine
  3. Exhale and fold forward to reach for your toes or shins
  4. Try not to wear anything that can cause discomfort while doing this pose. You may wear ooze-leggings that are fashionable as well as comfortable
During Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana), you may wear ooze-leggings that are both fashionable and comfortable

 

Legs Up The Wall Pose or Viparita Karani

Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) is ideal for easing menstrual cramps through yoga.

This is an amazing yoga pose that can -

  • Invert your body
  • Reduce swelling and cramps 
  • Promote relaxation 

 

How To Do It:

  1. Wear something comfortable, like plush-leggings 

 

While doing Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani), wear something comfortable like maroon plush leggings

 

  1. Lie on your back
  2. Keep your legs straight up against a wall
  3. Relax your arms by your sides
  4. Take deep breaths 

 

Bottom Line

You will definitely see positive results if you incorporate these yoga poses for period relief into your practice. These poses can help alleviate menstrual cramps, promote relaxation, and improve overall menstrual health. Just remember to listen to your body, wear some comfortable clothes like Zen-flare-pants, and take rest when needed. Happy practicing! 

 

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