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Pelvic Floor & Menstrual Health

Gentle yoga to strengthen the pelvic floor, ease menstrual discomfort, and support overall women’s reproductive health.

Malasana

Advantages / Benefits

Improves hip, ankle, and groin flexibility

Strengthens thighs, knees, and lower back

Disadvantages

Difficult for beginners with tight hips or ankles

Can strain knees or lower back if done incorrectly

Caution / Precautions

Knee injury, meniscus problems, or recent knee surgery

Ankle injuries

Baddha Konasana

Advantages / Benefits

Improves flexibility of hips, groin, and inner thighs

Helpful in menstrual discomfort and infertility support

Disadvantages

Not comfortable for people with very tight hips

Incorrect posture may strain the lower back

Caution / Precautions

Severe knee or hip injury

Recent groin strain

Upavistha Konasana

Advantages / Benefits

Deeply stretches hamstrings, inner thighs, and groin

Improves hip joint flexibility

Disadvantages

Challenging for people with tight hamstrings or hips

Forward bending incorrectly may strain the lower back

Caution / Precautions

Hip joint problems

Hamstring tear or groin injury

Supta Baddha Konasana

Advantages / Benefits

Deep relaxation for body and mind

Gently opens hips and inner thighs

Disadvantages

Overstretching may strain hamstrings or lower back

Incorrect alignment can cause hip or knee discomfort

Caution / Precautions

Discomfort in knees or hips without proper support

Dizziness if getting up too quickly

Setu Bandhasana

Advantages / Benefits

Strengthens the spine, lower back, hips, and gluteal muscles

Improves flexibility of the spine

Disadvantages

Incorrect practice may strain the neck or lower back

Overlifting the hips can cause discomfort

Caution / Precautions

Avoid if you have severe neck injury, slipped disc, or recent spinal surgery

People with knee pain should practice carefully or modify

Viparita Karani

Advantages / Benefits

Relieves tired or swollen legs and feet

Reduces mild lower back pain and spinal tension

Disadvantages

Can cause dizziness in people sensitive to inversion

Not suitable for people with severe shoulder or spinal problems

Caution / Precautions

Practice on an empty stomach or 3–4 hours after meals

Maintain steady breathing; do not hold the breath

Shavasana

Advantages / Benefits

Gently stretches the lower back, hips, thighs, and ankles

Relieves back, neck, and shoulder tension

Disadvantages

May cause discomfort in people with knee or ankle problems

Not suitable for people with severe knee injuries

Caution / Precautions

Avoid if you have recent knee injury or surgery

People with ankle pain should use support or modify

Anjaneyasana

Advantages / Benefits

Stretches hip flexors, quadriceps, and groin

Strengthens thighs, knees, and glute muscles

Disadvantages

Pressure on knees if done without padding

Overarching may strain the lower back

Caution / Precautions

Knee pain or recent knee surgery (use cushion or avoid)

Severe lower back pain

Balasana

Advantages / Benefits

Improves digestion and relieves constipation

Helps regulate blood sugar levels (useful for diabetes management)

Disadvantages

Uncomfortable initially due to abdominal pressure

Not suitable for everyone

Caution / Precautions

Pregnant women should avoid

Severe back pain or spinal issues

Pelvic Tilt Pose

Advantages / Benefits

Strengthens core and pelvic floor muscles

Reduces lower back pain

Disadvantages

Mild discomfort if done forcefully

Limited benefit if posture is incorrect

Caution / Precautions

Recent spinal surgery

Severe disc herniation (do under supervision)