International Yoga Day 2021: 5 yoga asanas to treat PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal problem that affects millions of women globally. However, did you know that yoga is a great way to treat PCOS and facilitate the holistic healing of individuals? 

Studies say practising yoga may help decrease testosterone levels and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression in women with PCOS. It helps to open up the pelvic area and also release deeply stored stress and promote relaxation of the mind and body. Yoga has a wide breadth of practice and there are certain asanas, which if practised regularly, can de-stress and facilitate detoxification of the body.

Tezpur-based yoga trainer Sanjeev Bhattacharjee says, “The benefits of Yoga are uncountable. It helps to maintain all-around body development both physically and mentally. Nowadays people are becoming lazier and they tend to rest all the time which is not good for their health. By practising yoga, your mind gets relaxed and it also helps to reduce weight. Yoga eases you from the stress of weight gain which in turn helps in regularizing your monthly cycles. It is important in PCOS to give sufficient time every day to yoga and meditation. There are various benefits of yoga in treating several ailments and PCOS is one of the many”.