Can relaxation methods like yoga help with the anxiety that comes with PMS?

Man and woman are gifted with equal rational capacity, with women constituting half of the world's population. Women have played many different roles in society and possess various strengths such as good listening and communication skills, flexibility to compromise, extensive experience in practical problem-solving, and caring for people. The presence of women is a crucial element in fostering and maintaining the local population. Elevating the health status of women is vital to improving the health of the entire community. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be debilitating and negatively impact the quality of life (QOL) of those affected. Physical symptoms such as headaches, breast tenderness, swelling, abdominal bloating, heaviness, low energy, fatigue, back, and muscle pain are common. Relaxing one's muscles has been found to significantly reduce anxiety. Jacobson (1929), Lang, Melamed, Hart (1970), and Mohan and Chopra (1985) found that certain personality dimensions such as neuroticism and anxiety, which can create stress in women suffering from premenstrual tension, could be successfully reduced with the help of relaxation therapy. It is essential as a yoga practitioner to help individuals conserve their energy and physical and mental fitness through proper yoga interventions.

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