8 Gentle Yoga Poses for Your Period

Yoga can be a great way to manage cramps, bloating, and other discomforts during your period. Here are 8 poses to focus on

Supported Cobbler's Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana): Opens hips and relaxes the pelvic region.

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): Gentle stretch for hamstrings, calves, and back.

Child's Pose (Balasana): Restorative pose for overall relaxation and lower back relief.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana): Strengthens glutes and hamstrings, relieves back pain.

 Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani): Improves circulation and reduces bloating

 Cat-Cow Stretch (Chakravakasana): Gentle movement for spine and core.

 Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana): Similar to cobbler's pose, but lying down for deeper relaxation.

 Spinal Twist (Vakrasana): Gentle twist to improve circulation and digestion.

Listen to your body and choose poses that feel comfortable. Modify or skip any that don't feel right.