Are your periods late?
Getting your periods on the same date as the last month calls for a party. Even getting them a few days before or after your last month's date is chill. However, once days start passing and your periods do not ring in, one can get worried.
Delayed periods may not always be a cause of worry and could be due to some recent lifestyle change or medication intake. If it is rare for you to happen, it could be due to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Still, nothing can be determined too early. If periods get delayed every month, there may be an underlying health problem and you should see your gynecologist.
If there are simple lifestyle factors responsible for the delay, a healthy lifestyle can help regulate your menstrual cycle. One such tool to achieve that is yoga. Here are some effective asanas to induce periods naturally.
Malasana (Garland pose)
Slowly bend down in a squat position. Keep your legs wide apart. Now press both the elbows against both the knees and lengthen the spine. Join hands. Keep the neck and shoulders relaxed and breathe.
Ustrasana (Camel pose)
Sit in a kneeling pose on your yoga mat. Now, stand on your knees and widen your legs. Place your arms behind your back, hanging loosely at the back of the hips. Slowly inhale and then lean backwards exhaling. While doing this, slowly place your hands above the ankles and hold your foot with your hands. Your head should be up and arms straight. Make sure you do not strain your neck. Hold the position for about 30-40 seconds and then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat the process.
Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
Lie down on the yoga mat with your stomach pressed against the floor. Place your hands in the area between your shoulders and pelvic floor. Open your legs slightly out. Inhale and lift your upper body so that your navel is above ground level but your pelvic bone or stomach area is down on the floor. Keep the elbows straight and push the shoulders and head back as much as you can. Do not strain your neck. Hold this position for around 10 seconds, relax and then repeat.
Dhanurasana (Bow pose)
Begin by lying down on your stomach pressed against the floor. Slowly fold your knees and hold both ankles with your hands. Now, take a deep breath and lift your chest. Pull the ankles and lift the body up. Keep taking deep breaths and hold the position for a few seconds. Relax and then repeat.
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Matsyasana (Fish pose)
Lie down straight on your back on the yoga mat. Keep your feet together and hands by the sides of your body. Now, place your palms beneath your hips and your elbows close towards each other. Lift up your pelvis slightly off the floor. Maintain the body's balance with your elbows firmly placed on the ground. Press your shoulder blades into your back and, with an inhale, lift your upper torso and head away from the floor. Take deep breaths and remain in the position for about a minute. Slowly come out of the position and repeat.
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