The uterus and pelvic muscles can become weak for several reasons, the most common of which are pregnancy and prolapsed uterus. Yoga Journal says that a prolapsed uterus occurs when there is "a weakness to the cardinal and uterosacral ligaments complex." In other words, when the muscles and ligaments that support the uterus become weak the uterus starts to move downward. Depending on the severity of the situation, several yoga poses can help you to regain strength in the area of the uterus and improve your condition.
Boat Pose
Boat pose, or in Sanskrit navasana, strengthens the pelvis, abdomen, hip flexors and spine while stimulating the kidneys, intestines and thyroid gland. Boat pose is also beneficial to improving digestion and relieving stress. Yogawiz.com instructs to begin by sitting on the floor. Engage your abdominals and raise both legs off of the floor. Depending on your strength, you may have your legs straight or your knees bent. Either way, squeeze your knees and thighs together for support. Raise your torso so that your body is in a V-shape. Make sure your shoulders are sliding down your back and your chest is open. You may have your hands on the floor for support, or straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Hold the pose for five breathes or as long as you are able.
Uddiyana Bandha
Uddiyana bandha is a yoga breathing exercise that strengthens the abdominal and pelvic areas. It is easiest to perform uddiyana bandha while standing. Yogawiz.com instructs to exhale completely through your mouth, and while doing so, contract your abdominal area inward and upward. Yogawiz.com explains that your uterus will be included in this contraction. Without inhaling, hold this position for as long as feels comfortable, but not so long that you become dizzy or have to gasp for air. When you are ready, slowly release the contraction as you steadily breathe air in through your nose. Try to complete three to five rounds.
Salamba Sirsasana
Yoga Journal reports that supported headstand, or in Sanskrit salamba sirsasana, can strengthen the abdominal and pelvis area and, as they say, "held in proper alignment can help the organs move back into their proper placement." If you are performing this inversion for the first time you should do so under the watchful eye of a certified yoga teacher. Yoga Journal instructs to start by kneeling on the floor. Carefully lean over and lightly place the crown of your head on the floor in front of you. Clasp your hands together and place them on the back of your head, with your forearms on the ground and your elbows shoulder-width apart. Straighten your legs so that you are in an inverted V position. Keep your arms pressing into the floor the entire time to take the weight off of your head. Lift both legs off of the floor at the same time, and using your abdominals, lift your heels to the ceiling. Hold for as long as you are comfortable.
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