Exercises to balance your hormones

The overall functioning of your body is not controlled by your brain alone but by the various endocrine glands, which secrete specific hormones. These hormones control not only the physical functioning but also your moods and emotions. Today's exercises put pressure on these glands and balance out your hormones. If you are regular with these exercises, you will begin to notice subtle changes in your body and in emotions, and you will feel more calm and relaxed.

 

Exercise 1
• Exercise 1

• Sit with your legs stretched out, and your back straight
• Bend one leg; place the ankle on the opposite thigh, close to the groin. Bend the other leg and place the ankle on the thigh of the bent leg, close to the groin. Place your hands on your knees
• Exhale completely; pull up the genital space and close the anal space. Keep the abdominal muscles tight
• Relax the lock and inhale
• Repeat only thrice.

Exercise 2

• Exercise 2

• Stand with your legs apart, and bend them slightly. Rest your arms on the thighs
• Lean forward and exhale forcefully
• Suck in your stomach to create a hollow space
• Hold as long as you can and breathe comfortably
• Release contraction and breathe in
• Repeat only thrice.

Exercise 3A, B

• Exercise 3

• Sit as directed in Step 1 and 2 of Exercise 1
• Inhale deeply. Keeping your chest high, hold your breath and lock your chin against the chest
• Hold for as long as you are comfortable
• Release the chin, look up and exhale
• Repeat only thrice.