Ease menstrual cramps with these yoga poses!

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: We all suffer from the agonizing menstrual cramps which makes our lives hell during that time of the month. Though there are medicine to ease the pain, it just provides short-term relief. And consuming too many medicines is just not good for health.

But a certain yoga moves actually can help ease cramps in the abdomen and back caused by period cramps.

Here are some yoga poses that help ease menstrual cramps:

Matsyasana or Fish pose

Matsyasana or Fish pose helps in easing the agonizing pain caused due to menstruation as it stretch your neck, shoulders and chest.

Pasasana or Noose pose

Being an excellent asana to stretch your spine and groin, this pose helps relieve menstrual discomfort and tension from your shoulders and neck.

Ustrasana or Camel pose

This pose stretches your torso, abdomen, chest and groin, opens up your shoulders and improves back muscles. It also helps ease period pains and lowers discomfort.

Dhanurasana or Bow pose

Bow pose is beneficial for the reproductive organs and relief menstrual discomfort. It also strengthens the abdominal muscles and opens up your chest and shoulders.

Janu Sirsasana or Forward bend

It lowers the discomfort caused by montly period. This asana stretches your back, shoulders and hamstrings.