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Yoga and Menstrual Periods

 
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Renni



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 5:55 am    Post subject: Yoga and Menstrual Periods Reply with quote
I've been told not to do inversions (eg shoulderstand, headstand etc) when a woman has her menstrual periods... is this true? Why?
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YogaBabe



Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 14
PostPosted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's because it reverses your flow... think of gravity Smile

I believe ladies who study in Mysore with SKPJ are expected to not turn up to class for the first 3 days of their period... hence the nickname "ladies' holiday". Laughing
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