Try These 4 Yoga Poses Next Time You Experience Period Cramps

Severe and frequent period cramps or dysmenorrhea can be a major discomfort to most women. This painful experience usually happens due to abnormal contractions in the uterus as it sheds the endometrium, as part of the monthly menstrual cycle.

Not just pain or cramping in the lower abdomen, most women also undergo radiating pain down the legs apart from experiencing nausea, fatigue, headaches and even diarrhea. Women who smoke, drink alcohol during their cycle, are overweight or started their periods before the age of 11, are at higher risk of feeling stressed and facing cramps during their periods.

While the condition is not always due to an underlying cause, in some severe cases, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease can be a few reasons behind it.

# Butterfly pose with variations

The butterfly pose is the certainly one of the best yoga asanas if you are undergoing any form of menstrual problems. It not only improves the reproductive system in both women and men by stimulating the blood circulation but it also helps in making you feel less stressed. Women who wish to experience smooth and easy delivery practice butterfly pose regularly. Kamal uses light weights beneath her knees to give her support.

# Half frog pose

Since this pose stretches out the inner thighs, groin and hips, the half frog pose is vital in enhancing the blood flow to the reproductive system. You will feel the energy in your body flowing freely and smoothly, which will in turn, create a healthy menstrual flow and get rid of clotting and painful periods.

# Broken wings pose

The idea of performing this pose is to release stored tensions in the body. Broken wings pose stretches out the relevant muscles and relaxes the nervous system. If you are feeling low during your menstrual cycle, perform the broken wings pose if you want to feel energized and be active all day long.

# Seated wide angle pose

This relaxing pose actually targets lower back pain, period pain and cramps and helps in relieving them. Since it provides increased circulation to the lower abdomen, it leads to better blood flow around the pelvic area, which reduces any obstruction to the menstrual flow. Women with pelvic inflammation, endometriosis or any other menstrual disorder benefit from this pose.