Yoga for PCOS? Here are some asanas that can help alleviate symptoms

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a common disorder that affects one in every ten women according to a research done in AIIMS. Even though exact cause of PCOS has t been discovered, physicians attribute syndrome to stress and modern sedentary lifestyle. PCOS symptoms usually include irregular or missed periods, weight gain, frequent mood swings, frequent hair loss, etc.  

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Yoga Asanas for PCOS

According to Dr. Sejal Shah (a Sri Sri Yoga expert), re are some yoga asanas that have proved to be beneficial for PCOS. se include:

1. Butterfly Pose
2. Supta Bhakonasana
3. Bharvajasana
4. Chakki Chalanasana
5. Pma Shana

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How Yoga Asanas help in PCOS

• Yoga asanas basically help by relaxing pelvic area.
• During  Butterfly Pose - Try holding pose for longer intervals, don't just flap your legs rapidly. This asana helps in improving flexibility in groin and hip region and causes relief from menstrual discomfort and mepause symptoms as well. If you practise this asana for long, n it is seen to aid in smooth delivery if practised until late pregnancy.
• Supta Bhakonasana (Reclining Butterfly Pose) - This pose works just like Butterfly pose but is more relaxing as it is done in a sleeping posture. 
• Bharvajasana (Bharvaja’s Twist) - It is a seated spinal twist that is kwn to improve symptoms of PCOS.
• Chakki Chalanasana (Mill Churning Pose)- This pose helps in sciatica pain, tones up back, abs and arm muscles, opens up chest and groin, tones uterine muscles and relieves painful periods.

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Disclaimer: Yoga helps develop and relax  body and mind and is t a substitute for medicine.  asanas should be carried out under guidance of a professional yoga instructor. Do t practice postures that apply extreme pressure on abdomen for example in Bow Pose, Superman Pose, Cobra Pose and Boat Pose.