01/10​Yoga poses to relieve period pain

​Yoga poses to relieve period pain
by Pratishtha Tiwarireadmore

02/10​Menstrual cramps

​Menstrual cramps

Practicing some simple yoga poses can help you bid goodbye to period pain. Here are eight easy yoga asanas you can practice.

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03/10​Child's pose

​Child's pose

The pose is super easy to perform and great for lower back pain.

Tip: If you cannot rest your buttocks on your heels, place a thickly folded blanket between the back of your thighs and calves.

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04/10​Supine twist stretches

​Supine twist stretches

It's a beginners level yoga asana which helps to relieve lower backache and eases cramps.

Tip: You can do this pose with a pillow resting under the pointed knee.

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05/10​Camel pose

​Camel pose

Camel pose is great for abdominal muscles and hip flexors. It helps in relieving pain and discomfort caused during menstruation.

Make sure not to bring your head so far back that you strain your neck

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06/10​Cat-cow pose

​Cat-cow pose

Cat cow pose doesn't just target the back but also your abdominal muscles that are most affected by period pain. You can repeat the asana 5 to 20 times to relieve pain.

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07/10​Pigeon pose

​Pigeon pose

The pigeon pose helps relieve the pain felt in your hips during menstruation. The pose will give your hips a nice stretch as they carry the stress of menstrual cramps. You can repeat the posture 5 to 10 times.

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08/10​Corpse pose

​Corpse pose

Savasana, also called corpse pose, is everyone's favourite. The pose is useful in practising mindfulness needed to overcome menstrual pain. The pose is less about stretching and more about relaxing and focusing your mind.

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09/10​Knee to chest pose

​Knee to chest pose

The pose helps relax the muscles in your lower back region and abdominal muscles. It also increases the blood flow in the abdominal region, which provides you relief from cramps.

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10/10Forward fold pose

Forward fold pose

Though it's difficult to get up from the bed when you have bad cramps, you must do so. Lying still can make your muscles stiff and lead to more discomfort.

The pose can help ease pain behind the neck pain and makes blood circulation better. It relieves pain in the inner thighs, hamstrings, calves and back.

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