जानुशीर्षासन / Head to Knee Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from (जानु) Janu means knee, Sirsa (शीर्षा) [�K]
ञठर परिवर्तनासन / The Abdominal Twist
The Sanskrit name is derived from Jathara (ञठर) meaning belly or abdomen, [�K]
कपोटासन / Pigeon Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Kapota (कपोटा) meaning pigeon or [�K]
कर्णपीडासन / Ear Pressure Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Karna (कर्ण) meaning ear, Pida (पीडा) [�K]
क्रौञ्चासन / Heron Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Kraunch (क्रौञ्च) meaning heron [�K]
कुक्कुटासन / Cockerel Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Kukkut (कुक्कुट) meaning rooster [�K]
कूर्मासन / Tortoise Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Kurma (कूर्मा) meaning tortoise [�K]
लोलासन / Pendant Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Lolā (लोला) meaning dangling posture [�K]
मालासना / Garland Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Mala (माला) means garland or rosary [�K]
मण्डुकासन / Frog Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Manduka (मण्डुका) meaning frog [�K]
The pelvic floor muscles are a hammock of muscles that support your bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. Strong pelvic floor muscles contribute to overall urinary and bowel control, sexual health, and core stability. Yoga offers a range of poses and practices that can benefit your pelvic health.
Your pelvic floor is like a hidden core, and just like any other muscle group, it needs to be exercised to stay strong and healthy. Weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to issues like incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain.
Yoga offers several benefits for pelvic health:
Several factors can affect your pelvic floor health, including:
Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include:
Here are some specific yoga poses and pranayama exercises beneficial for pelvic health:
A healthy vegetarian diet rich in fiber and fluids can help maintain bowel regularity and reduce straining, which can benefit your pelvic floor. Here are some dietary recommendations:
Listen to your body! If you experience any pain or discomfort during yoga practice, stop the pose and consult a doctor or certified yoga therapist before continuing.
Certain medical conditions might require modifications or avoidance of specific yoga poses. Always consult your doctor before starting a new yoga practice, especially if you have: