Yoga Poses for Period Pain
Got cramps? Instead of taking some Ibuprofen, try these yoga poses instead!
- Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose helps to stretch the hamstrings and lower back, which can help relieve cramps and lower back pain.
- Child’s Pose (Balasana): This pose helps to relieve lower back pain and tension in the spine.
- Cat-Cow (Chakravakasana): This pose helps to stretch the lower back and can also help relieve menstrual cramps.
- Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose helps to stretch the hamstrings and lower back, which can help relieve cramps and lower back pain.
- Cobra pose (Bhujangasana): This pose helps to strengthen the lower back and abdominal muscles, which can help to relieve cramps and lower back pain.
- Reclined bound angle (Supta Baddha Konasana): This pose helps to open the hips and inner thighs, which can help to relieve cramps and lower back pain.
- Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani): This pose helps to relieve cramps and lower back pain by increasing blood flow to the pelvic area.
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