Painfulperiodscan make you want to curl up with a heating pad and not move for days.
But before you hide under the covers, try pulling out ayoga matinstead.
Krissy Jones of Sky Ting Yoga toldTeen Vogueshe recommendsBound Angle Posepose.
“It’s a restorative pose, good for lower body ailments,” Jones explained.
The Bound Angle Pose stretches the groin and can be done either seated or reclined, perYoga Journal.
Child’s Poseis another yoga pose that can help relieve menstrual pain.
Yoga poses for when you’re stuck at work
Period pain strikes whenever it wants.
Cat-Cow works on your pelvic floor muscles by contracting them, giving your uterus a bit of a break.
Plus, there’s the added benefit of tension being released from your back and abdomen.
Forward Fold Posecan also be done from the comfort of your office chair.
If you want, you could trythis pose standing, too.
To round out a good back-stretching break, add inseated Spinal Twists.
It certainly seems like yoga can help bring a sense of peace to both mind and body.
