7 Yoga Poses to Reduce Period Cramps

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Child’s pose flexes your reproductive organs, as well as releasing tension in your back, shoulder, and neck. It relaxes the uterus and calms the nervous system.

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

The pose helps stretch and strengthen the lower back, which can relieve tension and pain that might be irritate by menstrual cramps.

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

This pose deeply stretches the hip flexors, and glutes muscle. Since menstrual cramps can often cause tightness in this area, stretching them can help relieve discomfort.

Butterfly Pose (Titli Asana)

This gentle stretch and relaxation fostered by butterfly pose can help balance energy levels, which might be beneficial if you are feeling fatigued or low during your periods.

Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

This pose promotes a calming effect on the nervous system, which can be beneficial for reducing stress and anxiety that might exacerbate menstrual cramps.

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

This pose involves gentle flexion and extension of the spine, which helps increase circulation in the pelvic area and reduce cramping.

Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)

By stretching the hamstrings, calves and lower back, the pose can help release overall tension in the lower body, which may reduce menstrual discomfort.