Yoga as an Alternative Medicine for Dysmenorrhea: An Analysis

Abstract

Women are to pass through the menstrual phase in their life. Quality of life of women is likely to be affected by this phase. As major life deciding activities like studies, job etc. will also come along with this. As per the statistics, In India 34% of females experience dysmenorrhea more frequently. Because of this pain, many girls are absent themselves for their regular activities. Though medications are used for reducing pain,they will have side effects. And thus, the aim of this paper is to study whether yoga can be alternative therapy for dysmenorrhea, by analysing the symptom and cuauses, the bio-mechanics of the yoga postures and their effects in pain reduction. Four asanas (i) Janu Sirsasana (ii) Pasasana (iii) Ustrasana: Camel Pose (iv) Supta Padangusthasana were considered for the study. Based on the data collected and analysis it shows that practicing yoga asana will reduce the indenstiy of pain and also the duration.