Period pain and bad posture, no need to go to the gym, this one yoga asana is important for every woman.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The name of Bhujangasana is taken from ‘Bhujang’ i.e. snake (cobra). Just as a snake remains agile by raising its hood, this asana also gives the same flexibility to your spine and body. 1. Period Cramps and Hormonal Balance: Unbearable pain and ‘mood swings’ during periods in women is a big problem. When you bend backwards while doing Bhujangasana, the muscles of your stomach and pelvic region get stretched. This stretch relaxes the muscles of the uterus and improves blood circulation in the body, which provides relief from period problems.2. Relief from sitting job and back pain: If you sit in front of the computer all day long, then it is natural to have bent shoulders and lower back pain. Bhujangasana strengthens your spine and corrects bad posture. Doing this daily increases the flexibility of the waist and reduces the risk of disc pain in future.3. Say bye-bye to stress and worry. Nowadays, the hustle and bustle causes mental fatigue. Bhujangasana is a ‘chest opener’ asana. When you rise up while inhaling, the lungs open and the oxygen level increases. This calms the mind, reduces anxiety and you feel more positive throughout the day.4. Abdominal fat and toning can be done without heavy gym machines. This asana directly works on your abdominal muscles. If done regularly, it also improves the digestive system and helps in gradually reducing excess belly fat. The easiest way to do this is to lie down on the ground on your stomach. Keep your palms near the shoulders. Taking a long deep breath, slowly lift the front part of the body (up to the navel) upwards. Look towards the sky and stay in this position for a few seconds. Then exhale and return to normal position. Come back. Repeat this 3 to 5 times. An important advice: If you are pregnant or have had any major abdominal surgery, do not do this without expert advice. Also, yoga should always be done on an empty stomach or at least 3-4 hours after eating. This 5 minutes of time taken out for yourself can improve your years to come. So just try starting tomorrow morning with this one asana, you will feel the difference yourself.