11 Jan
Why are women advised not to do upside down yoga postures when having their period?
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Mostly it’s a matter of personal preference. Some women don’t want to do Yoga during their period, many don’t mind and continue to practice during menses. For women who do choose to practice, it is suggested that they avoid inverted poses, abdominal strengtheners, extended holding of any pose, or energizing breaths (kapalabhati). The issue is that these practices might interfere with the downward flow or cause discomfort.
Yet, I know other women who choose not to let their menstruation be an issue with the poses they do, but they do take it a little easier. Check out these links and in the end, it’s only you who can decide if you want to skip the inversions during those times. Just listen to and honor your body.
http://www.yoga.com/ydc/enlighten/enlighten_document.asp?ID=74§ion=9&cat=93
http://www.iyengar-yoga.com/forum/General_Discussion_C2/Medical_Aspects_F4/Stupid_Question_-_yoga_and_womans_menstrual_P309/
lauren l
on January 11 2010
coz if tey do so, their period wil flow back into their body
n its not healthy..
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Peter S
on January 11 2010
Ha! You can’t work that out?
Maybe something will fall out and land on their face!
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Eileen
on January 11 2010
That’s silly. Wear a tampon and do whatever you want!!
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