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Yoga for Endometriosis: Poses That Can Help Ease the Pain

Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose

This pose helps calm the body, improves circulation, softens pelvic muscle, and relieves cramping.

  1. Sit on the floor with your right hands against the wall
  2. Lift your legs and place them against the wall while you lie on your back
  3. Place your hips next to the wall
  4. Place your hands alongside your body
  5. Hold the position for up to 15 minutes

To feel the full effect of yoga practice, pay attention to and honor how you are feeling each day. Observe your physical, mental, and emotional response to each pose.

Conclusion

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that causes severe pain. To relieve yourself of the pain, you can create a plan to manage symptoms and prevent complications. Yoga is an effective tool to manage and reduce the effect of endometriosis. It offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits. However, proper guidance is needed on the type of yoga to practice as some may worsen your condition.

Reference:

[1]https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infertility/symptoms-causes/syc-20354317

[2]https://www.healthline.com/health/nausea

[3]https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sphinx-pose-guide