Painful Periods? Fix with this one Asana. #ayurvedalife #menstrualcramps #periodcramps #yoga

Do you want pain-free periods? If you suffer from crazy PMS symptoms like heavy bleeding, intense pain, and clots, the root problem is hormonal imbalance. How do we fix that? Let me show you. We stimulate the ovaries and the hypothalamus, the command center in the brain for hormonal balance. We do this the right way with the yogic mahamudra. Let me show you how. Stretch one leg out, fold the other in right angles. Lean forward, grab your toes. Inhale deeply and pull your diaphragm and all your stomach muscles up. In an uddiyana bandha. Place your chin as close to your collarbones into a jalandhara bandha. Hold your breath to the count of 3 Om Namah Shivayas, chanted at a pace you are comfortable. Release the uddiyana bandha, start exhaling and release the jalandhara bandha. Now do the other side. Repeat this 3 times and you're done. This is what Yogacharya B.K. Sanyangar says in his iconic Light of Yoga. The Mahamudra destroys death and many other pains. This asana tones the abdominal organs, the kidneys, and the adrenal glands. Women suffering even from a prolapsed womb can find relief as it pulls the womb up into its original position. If you're new here, my name is Salila Sukumaran, and I am collaborating with the Ayush Mantralaya. It's the 10th International Day of Yoga this 21st of June. This year's theme is Yoga for Self and Society. Check them out for inspiration and resources.