When it is that time of the month, many women just want to curl up in bed till the days pass. Some also experience cramps and deal with mood swings caused by hormonal fluctuation. Resting for a while and keeping a heating pad close can help but did you know light exercises can help relieve the pain as well?
Performing light exercises can help you with the cramps and can even put you in a better mood. So we tell you some yoga stretches that you can easily perform at home.
- Baddha Konasana
Benefits
- Helps ease fatigue
- Stretches groin, inner thighs, and knees
- Improves blood circulation
Janu Sirsasana
Benefits
- Helps improve digestion
- Relieves anxiety
- Helps relieve mild depression
Upavistha Konasana
Benefits
- Strengthens the spinal cord
- Exercises core muscles
- Helps tone abdominal muscles
Paschimottanasana
Benefits
- Calms the mind and relieves mild depression
- Helps improve digestion
- May give relief from headache
Bridge pose
Benefits
- Strengthens back and glutes
- Improves soreness in legs
- Opens hip flexor muscles
Here are some yoga poses that you can try at home. If you feel like you can move around, try brisk walking, jogging or skipping as these activities can help relieve cramps as well.
