Chapter 5 : Yoga Help during Menstruation and Dealing with Pain

There are many reasons why yoga for women is so beneficial. Women have to deal with a lot of stress in their lives, from hormonal changes, to dealing with pregnancy and then having to endure menopause. Practicing Yoga can really help a women cope with all of these issues, from helping their state of mind to improving their whole body.

Women of all ages can suffer from severe menstrual cramps, headaches and pain. Having to cope with these each month can be truly difficult. There are several yoga poses which can help relieve this pain.  You will find that you will feel less stressed and anxious and will have the power to deal with PMS each month.  Just learning how to relax your body will make you feel so much better.  Some of the top poses for menstrual cramps include the Relaxation pose, the Cat Pose and the Bow Pose.

Yoga for women can help in all stages of their pregnancy, from pre pregnancy to after the baby is born.  Practicing yoga is a great way to relieve blood pressure and to help asthma sufferers reduce their attacks while pregnant.  As well practicing yoga while pregnant will help keep your circulatory system functioning correctly and will help relieve any possible swelling in the legs.

There are many poses which work well for pregnant women including the Seated Forward Bend, the Hero Pose, the Mountain Pose and the Warrior Pose.  All work together to give you an excellent but gentle total body workout.

For women who are either entering menopause or who are living with menopausal symptoms, Yoga can be a huge help.   Attending a yoga class can leave you feeling more energized and replenished.  Yoga helps with menopause by changing the balance of a women's endocrine system.  It helps to soften the impact of hormonal and glandular changes taking place with the body.

All the different positions of yoga, from standing, to twisting to the inverted poses are very beneficial.  The poses help to increase the blood flow in the body and push fresh blood into the head and neck area.

Many women who have used Yoga to help relieve menstrual pain have now found that they can deal with this period of their life more effectively. They don't feel so run down or depressed.  They actually find that they are less tired after practicing yoga and have increased and renewed energy levels.

Yoga for women can help improve all aspects of your life and whether you are dealing with menopause, a new baby or just live in general, you will feel healthier and renewed after each exercise session.

It has been proven that yoga can help reduce pain and this can be achieved by performing certain yoga asanas or poses regularly. Some common disorders which yoga can benefit include:

  • Diabetes
  • Digestive disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Asthma
  • Varicose veins
  • Heart conditions
  • Blood pressure
  • Back pain

Practicing yoga can really help someone learn how to deal with painful conditions. This can also help with depression and anxiety. The best thing about yoga is that it can be done by everyone, from young to the old no matter where you live and what your

income level is.  You will also notice additional benefits of practicing yoga regularly. You may want to lose weight but will find that yoga leaves you feeling less stressed out as well.

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