Why are women advised not to do upside down yoga postures when having their period?
Posted by admin in Fitness QuestionsApr 14th, 2009 | 4 responsesWhy are women advised not to do upside down yoga postures when having their period?
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coz if tey do so, their period wil flow back into their body
n its not healthy..
Ha! You can’t work that out?
Maybe something will fall out and land on their face!
That’s silly. Wear a tampon and do whatever you want!!
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/