Yoga Exercises That Can Help Relieve These Symptoms

Life cycle of a woman is associated with various female specific problems like PMS, menstrual cramps, menopause, pregnancy, post pregnancy challenges and many other health symptoms.



With a long list of problems and challenges it is very difficult to take medications for every individual symptom. So, the best solution to cure and relive these symptoms is yoga.

Yoga practices are one of the most effective means of resolving malfunctioning of reproductive organs. Variety of yoga poses help to strengthen and tone up the reproductive organs while balancing the production of hormones.



These poses are also beneficial for women suffering from menstrual disorder.

Among the standing poses, the best ones are Trikonasana, Pavritta Trikonasana and Utthita Trikonasana. All these three poses massage abdominal organs and circulate more blood to the spinal nerve. This increases the blood flow in the lower body parts and renews energy in the abdominal region.

Bhadrasana, Upavista Konasana and Malasana are the best sitting poses to relive the symptoms of menstrual cramps.  These postures regulate the menstrual cycle and relive cramps, pain and heaviness in the lower body part.



Other poses are Kurmasana that helps to relive back ache, Supta Bhada Konasana that helps to reduce the burning sensation in the urine during menstruation and Vajrasana has a calming effect on the nervous system and the reproductive organs. Various versions of Vajrasana also aids in resolving the position of displaced uterus and preventing menstrual disorder.

Apart from standing and sitting yoga postures, some twisting exercises like Ardha Matsyaendrasana and Pasasana are also beneficial for reliving backaches and reducing cramps.

Pregnancy brings along a full spectrum of hormonal changes and challenges both physically and emotionally.



Yoga plays a key role in this life altering stage of a woman’s life and helps to achieve a complete balance between of body, mind and spirit. The best prenatal yoga exercises are child pose, pelvic tilt pose, chest expansion pose and relaxation. The most advisable postnatal yoga exercise include shoulder rolls, pelvic rocks, spinal rolling, rock pose, bridge pose, leg lifts, plow pose, cobra pose, butterfly pose, cat pose locust pose and child’s pose.

Standing poses like Trikonasana, Pavritta Trikonasana and Utthita Trikonasana, sitting poses like Bhadrasana, Upavista Konasana and Malasana are also beneficial for relieving the symptoms of menopause.



Infact, all the yoga poses that are beneficial for menstrual cycle are also good for menopause. Vajrasana coupled with child’s pose is recommended to relive emotional disorder and calm the nervous system. Inverted asanas like Sirsasana and Sarvagansana are beneficial for balancing the production of hormones and bringing peace of mind during menopause.



Gentle pranayam and other breathing exercises coupled with meditation can be fruitful at this struggling stage of life. Exercises, meditation and breathing can be combined in order to achieve relaxation and rejuvenation.