Yoga for PCOS!

 Yoga for PCOS!

Yes, PCOS, is quite a familiar occurrence nowadays or an offshoot of the modernized unwholesome lifestyle.

Yoga, a holistic way of life has always been the simplest and most calming way of dealing with health issues through lifestyle changes and not relying on drugs to head towards a healthy lifestyle. In the words of Dr Chhaya Patil, an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Fortis Hospitals, says, “In today’s age, you need to integrate science with spirituality for better results. Both need to run parallel."

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, where numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) form in the ovaries. A survey by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi discloses that one in every ten Indian women suffers from PCOS. Associated health risks include menstrual cycle abnormalities, excess hair growth, insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and high blood pressure, which also leads to infertility when untreated.

Let's delve into the archaic yogic culture to find how yoga could help in finding relief from the symptoms of PCOS(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).

Apart from stress and anxiety relief, Yoga helps in reducing testosterone levels and rehabilitating hormonal inequalities. Yoga asanas help open up the pelvic area and promote relaxation and manage PCOS. It helps in strengthening the abdominal muscles and heals the organs from within.

 

Following yoga, asanas can help one in dealing with the symptoms of PCOS.


  • Malasana

Benefits of Malasana:-

Malasana improves balance, concentration, and focus. It can also increase circulation and blood flow in the pelvis, which can help regulate sexual energy. It is particularly good for pregnant women as it can later help in childbirth.


  • Setu Bandhasana

Benefits of Setu Bandhasana:-

Stretches the chest, neck, spine, and hips. Strengthens the back, buttocks, and hamstrings.        Improves circulation of blood. Helps alleviate stress and mild depression. Calms the brain and central nervous system. Stimulates the lungs, thyroid glands, and abdominal organs. Improves digestion.

  • Dhanurasana

Benefits of Dhanurasana:-

This is a complete Yoga Asana that helps to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles. The health benefits may include enhancing blood circulation, adjusting hunched back and body posture, managing diabetes, digestive ailments and chest ailments.

  • Chakravakasana

Benefits of Chakravakasana:-

Improves spine flexibility. Good for digestion. Relieves stiffness in the back. Strengthens abs. Activates adrenal glands and pancreas. Massages the uterus and ovaries in women.



  • Janusirsana

Benefits of Janusirsana:-

It calms the brain and eliminates mild depression. It stretches the spine, liver, spleen, hamstrings, groins, and shoulders. Stimulates the kidneys and liver. Reduces pain in the waist and legs. Helps to get rid of belly fat. Improves digestion. Relieves symptoms of menopause. Effectively strengthens rib bones.



  • Supta Buddhakonasana

Benefits of Supta Buddhakonasana:-

Practising this pose improves blood circulation and stimulates the heart. It benefits your pelvic region, inner thighs, and your knees to get a very necessary and good stretch. Any type of mild depression, anxiety or tension, can get better with this asana.



  • Suryanamaskar

Benefits of Surya Namaskar:

Helps with weight loss. Strengthens muscles and joints. Improved complexion. Ensures a better functioning digestive system. Helps combat insomnia. Ensures regular menstrual cycle. Useful in the healing of frozen shoulders. The spinal cord and abdominal muscles are stretched.



  • Padma Sadhana

Benefits of Padma Sadhana:-

Besides its mental and emotional benefits, the Padma Sadhana is designed for a complete body workout. The long holds in the poses lead to a firmer body. This set of elegant yoga Asana helps prepare the body and mind for deeper meditation. Increases blood circulation due to stretching.




  • Bhujangasana

Benefits of Bhujangasana:-

It may help to stretch muscles in the chest, shoulders and abdominal area. It may help to soothe sciatica. It may help to reinforce flexibility. It may revive the heart. It may improve the mood. It may decrease the stiffness of the lower back. It may strengthen the shoulders and arms





Amidst the Yoga incorporation into one's daily lifestyle, it is paramount to keep in mind that PCOS cannot be cured by Yoga except through a healthy and harmonious blend of nourishment, yoga and lifestyle transformations.










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