Six Yoga Poses To Relieve Cramps

It is never too much to speak about the numerous benefits yoga brings to one’s life. Yoga is one of the best ways to keep the body and mind in complete control. Through Yoga, one can attain complete harmony while bringing positivity into their life. Enough has been said about Yoga’s benefits on the mind. Now let’s speak about one area of women’s health where Yoga has shown tremendous results during menstrual or ovulation time.

Women go through bodily changes every month where the body prepares for a new life. And when this is not attained, women experience menstrual bleeding. During these days of the cycle, they experience immense pain and discomfort. To ease the pain, most women have turned towards Yoga. It has multiple benefits, as mentioned above, and when done the right way, it indeed has positive results in relieving menstrual cramps and discomfort. Yoga for beginners Dubai is also available at various fitness clubs. We have shared a few yoga poses that will bring comfort and help them relax their body and mind. 

Baddha Konasana Or Cobbler’s Pose

It is a yoga pose best meant to relax the pelvic area since, during the menstrual cycle, the pelvic and abdominal area is more active. The cramps from the pain can create tense muscles in the pelvic area. This pose can help your pelvic relax.

Sit on the floor with the sole of your feet touching each other. Sit in this position as long as you can to let your pelvic region open, thereby helping you to relax.

Janu Sirsasana Or Head To Knee Pose

If you are in the cobbler pose, you can switch to this Janu Sirsasana pose after that. Release or stretch one leg while keeping the other folded in the cobbler pose. Touch your hands to the toe while slightly pulling the toe towards your chest. This pose helps to strengthen the hamstrings, hips, and groin.

Upavistha Konasana Or Seated Straddle

The spine is the most affected part of the body during the menstrual cycle and. One is expected to sit with legs apart to find relief from the sharp striking pain. You can take the support of a blanket or a cushion placed at the spine. You can sit as long as you can in this position as these Yoga positions are very comforting to the body.  

Paschimottanasana Or Seated Forward Bend

You can continue this pose after Upavistha Konasana or seated straddle. Stretch the legs and bend forward towards the toes. Try to hold the toes with both hands while leaning forward while touching the head to the knees. This position helps to stretch the back allowing the calves and hamstrings to open.

Bridge Pose With Support

For this pose, you must lie flat on the floor. In the same sleeping position, push the hips upwards into the air while keeping the shoulder rested on the floor. It is best to have support from the yoga instructors while performing this pose. After maintaining this pose for a few seconds, slowly lower the hip.

Supta Baddha Konasana Or Goddess Pose

This yoga pose helps in stimulating the ovaries, prostate glands, bladder, and kidneys. It is very beneficial to open the groin and pelvic region. By the end of these yoga exercise sequins, you can relax your body and calm your mind, thereby relieving the cramps in the abdominal area. Yoga Dubai is trending among young and aged people due to its health benefits. Spending at least an hour or 30 minutes doing Yoga can change the way your body and mind feel.