6 Effective Yoga Poses To Ease Period Cramps

By Yashika Goel
29 Jul 2024, 15:38 IST

Women experience back pains, headaches, pain in the inner thighs, and muscle cramps during periods. Yoga poses can ease period cramps and uplift your mood. Tap to read poses that you can try

Child pose

Child pose helps relieve pain in the pelvic muscles, lower back, and inner thigh. Perform this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Bridge pose

Bridge pose strengthens hip muscles and alleviates lower back pain. It also improves blood circulation in the pelvic area.

Thunderbolt pose

Thunderbolt can also be done after having a meal. It alleviates digestive issues during periods. It relaxes hip muscles.

Seated forward bend

Seated forward bend alleviates pain in the lower back. It also reduces congestion and calms your mind.

Butterfly pose

Butterfly pose reduces bloating and digestive issues during periods. It also contracts the uterus which relieves muscle cramps.

Inverted leg pose

Inverted leg pose improve blood circulation in the body. It also alleviates headaches and improves blood circulation.

Information credits

This information is taken from ResearchGate. Yoga promotes relaxation during periods.

Conclusion

These are a few yoga poses that ease period cramps. However, it is advisable to do these with the help of a yoga instructor.