This pose not only helps with cramps, but also comes handy in relieving constipation and respiratory ailments. In this pose, all your weight is on your navel, which helps in stimulating the organs of the abdomen. This helps in easing the cramps and also in regulating the flow of the blood to and from the uterus, thus relieving one from the pain and the bloating.<\/p>\n

1. Lie down on your stomach
\n2. Keep your feet hip width apart and your arms by your side<\/p>\n

3. Stretch out your hands and bend your knees so that your hands are holding your ankles
\n4. Breathe in and start raising your body from the front in a way that your chest is off the ground
\n5. Lift your thighs off the ground too at the same time
\n6. Make sure your body and breathing is stable, if it\u2019s not, try to keep it stable
\n7. Hold the position for twenty seconds
\n8. While returning to the original position and releasing your ankles, remember to exhale<\/p>\n

Note: Do not attempt this pose if you\u2019re pregnant, have had recent abdominal surgery, have high blood pressure or have a neck or back injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noose Pose:<\/h3>\n

This pose is best for soothing mild back, neck and shoulder pain and of course, menstrual cramps. In this pose, you stretch the muscles of your ankles, groin and back, which helps in stimulating the uterus (thus, easing the cramps), improving digestion and beating constipation.<\/p>\n

1. Stand with your hands in the \u201cNamaste\u201d position, your back straight and your feet together
\n2. Now bend your knees and sit in a way such that your buttocks touch your calves
\n3. Exhale. Now, stretch your left hand over your right hand in a way that your forearm literally passes over your shin
\n4. The above movement would cause your back to twist
\n5. Now, take your right hand behind your back and hold your left hand with it. You can either hold the wrist of the left hand or you can interlock fingers, whatever makes you comfortable
\n6. Stay in this position for about fifteen minutes. Breathe gently in this entire time
\n7. Release yourself from this pose by releasing one hand and twisting yourself slowly out of this position<\/p>\n

Tip: Don\u2019t attempt to try this pose if you\u2019re suffering from back, neck or knee injury.<\/span><\/p>\n