Written By: Prerna Mittra | Updated : May 31, 2024 1:45 PM IST
Prevalence of hormonal imbalances among women and teenage girls is 'steadily increasing'; it can lead to health issues such as irregular periods, PCOS, PCOD, thyroid, etc. (Photo: Freepik)
Yoga is immensely effective and helpful when it comes to the overall health and well-being of a person. For women, yoga is all the more necessary because it can help them regulate their hormones. One must do yoga every day if they want to maintain their hormone health, boost immunity and prevent diseases. Taking to Instagram, celebrity yoga and holistic wellness expert Anshuka Parwani demonstrated a few asanas for women to balance their hormones, writing that the prevalence of hormonal imbalances among women and teenage girls is 'steadily increasing'; it can lead to health issues such as irregular periods, PCOS, PCOD, thyroid, etc. She stated that 'high stress levels', 'lifestyle habits', 'lack of exercise', 'underlying medical conditions', etc., are the main culprits.
Parwani explained that while yoga cannot medicinally treat health conditions caused by hormonal imbalance, it can offer a 'comprehensive and holistic approach to managing hormonal imbalances in women'. Yoga is beneficial, as it can:
"These yoga asanas can also be practised as a preventive measure and support your overall health," the expert said.
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Stand straight on the yoga mat, then bring your elbows together by wrapping your arms. Now, bend forward as demonstrated by the expert without bending your knees.
Sit down on the mat, bring your feet together to stretch your thigh muscles. Hold your toes and flap your thighs to mimic the movement of a butterfly. It is extremely good for your pelvic muscles.
Make a bridge with your body by arching your spine and keeping your neck and shoulders on the mat. Raise your middle body and keep your feet firmly on the floor, hip-width apart.
Sit on the mat with your legs stretched out. Then lift one leg to fold it at the knee. Place the elbow of the opposite hand on this knee and twist your upper body to this side. Make sure that your other leg is stretched out and your other hand is holding the weight of the body by being on the mat; do not fold this arm's elbow.
Lie down on your stomach and lift the upper half of the body by holding your face with your hands. Make sure that your elbows are bent and on the mat, and your legs are stretched out behind you. Hold this pose.
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