Q1. Why should women consider yoga as an integral part of their daily work?
Women should practice yoga to keep themselves fit
and fine keeping in mind their physique, age and physical activities.
Daily practice will help them to improve on their figure, impart energy
and prevent various uterine and ovarian disorders during pregnancy and
childbirth.
Q2. Can woman practice all yoga poses?
Yes, women can practice most of the yoga pose.
However, it is advised that she avoids difficult asanas like,
Mayurasana, Poorna Matsyendrasana etc.
Q3. Can women continue with their yoga practice during their menses?
A woman must avoid rigorous practice during her
menses till the time it stops. It is best to relax at his point of time
for which Savasana is specially recommended. Certain postures such as
inversions (headstands, shoulder stands, etc.) are best avoided during
menstruation--especially during heavy flow days. Practice during this
period can lead to extensive bleeding and inverted postures can disrupt
the menstrual flow.
Q4. What yoga asanas can be helpful in curing menstrual disorders?
There are some asanas that help in curing the
menstrual disorder and restore the regular pattern. They are
Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Paschimotanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Badha
Konasana, Janusirasana, Bhadrasana, Pavana Muktasana, Naukasana,
Bhujangasana. However, it should be kept in mind that they shouldn't be
tried during the menstrual or extreme cases of distress.
Q5. Can yoga help ease my PMS?
Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is characterized by
uncomfortable mental and physical symptoms that can occur up to two
weeks prior to the onset of menstruation. It also helps your mind and
body adapt with stress, anxiety and depression making you feel relaxed
and calm, and enabling you to cope with psychological symptoms of PMS.
Q6. Regular practice of which yoga pose can cure menstrual problems?
There are certain set of asanas, which, on doing
regularly do not create any menstrual problems. They are Ushtrasana,
Viparita Karani, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Padahastasana,
Supta Vajrasana, Uddiyana, Nauli, Moola Bandha, Trikonasana, Utkatasana
and in addition to it Savasana will be helpful to reduce tension.
Q7. Can yoga relieve me of Menopause symptoms?
Yoga balances the endocrine system which controls
your body's production of hormones and it calms the nervous system,
reducing stress and aggravation of hot flashes. Yoga is a weight-bearing
exercise which strengthens your bones and prevents osteoporosis. It can
massage the reproductive organs, relieve pelvic congestion and
headaches, boost the immune system, reduce fatigue, and even out mood
swings.
