Yoga Poses for PMS

There are different yoga positions you can do all month long, except during menstruation, which will help to restore the flow of energy throughout the body and bring balance.

PLOUGH POSE

      

Benefits:
It relives the tension in the entire back and in the sexual organs. It stimulates digestion and elimination.

How to do it:
Lie down on the floor facing up. Bring the legs over the head till you reach the floor or, if you can’t reach the floor, keep the legs parallel to the floor. Place the hands on the back for support. Look at your chest. Do not move the neck to the sides. Stay here for a few seconds then roll out and lie down on the floor and repeat the rolling motion.

Breath:
Breathe long and deep.

Time:

2 to 3 minutes.

FROG POSE

       

Benefits:
Great for obtaining better sexual function. It stretches the whole sciatic nerve complex. Stimulates circulation

How to do it:
Start squatting with the heels off the floor touching each other, and the hands forward, touching the floor with your fingers. Inhale and straighten the legs, bringing the buttocks up and keeping the heels off the floor. Then exhale and squat down. Keep a steady pace.

Breath:
Inhale and exhale through the nose.

Time:
1 to 3 minutes.