Most women face nasty symptoms of the monthly menstrual cycle, irrespective of age and fitness level, which can disrupt your daily routine. Bloating, cramping, nausea are some of the problems every woman faces once a month. There are many options to get rid of menstrual cramps. As a workout is not possible in this period, different yogasanas are the best option overall. These yoga poses relax your uterus muscles and reduce pain. Here we look at a few yoga asanas for period cramps.
1) FORWARD BEND.
* Stand on the ground by keeping feet hip-distance apart.
* Inhale and stretch your hands by keeping your body straight.
* Exhale and fold forward over the leg by keeping the torso over the legs.
* Inhale slowly and place hands onto hips. Press your tailbone and contract abdominal muscles to rise slowly. It’s a very effective asana for period cramps.
2) BOUND ANGLE POSE.
* Sit in a comfortable position and stretch your legs.
* Fold the knees and bring soles of both the legs in front of you.
* Hold toes of both the legs with hands bringing the heels close to the pelvis.
* Inhale and relax your body by keeping it straight.
* Exhale, press your knees on the ground and bend from the hip and go down as much as possible. Keep your spine straight.
* Stay in this position for a few seconds and come back to normal position.
3) CHILD’S POSE.
This is also considered to be the best yogasana for menstrual cramps.
* Kneel on the ground by keeping toes together and knees slightly apart.
* Rest hands on thighs. Exhale and slowly lower your torso in the forward direction.
* Stretch your hands in front of you, so that your palms touch the ground.
* In this position, breathe in and out for a couple of seconds and then come back to starting position.
Those were a few yoga asanas to practice when you are on your period to get rid of period cramps.