11 Surprising Perks of Practicing Yoga.(9)

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/yoga-perks?cm_sp=Hotlist-_-Fitness-_-11SurprisingPerksofPracticingYoga

There are so many upsides to doing downward dog.

It Makes Your Period Less of a Pain

Working out during your period sounds pretty torturous, especially if your symptoms tend to be on the extreme side. But breaking out your mat to practice Yoga Nidra, or a relaxation- and meditation-based yoga, could help reduce cramps, heavy bleeding, and menstrual irregularity, according to a 2013 study.