Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Sat Nam, It is my understanding that one should not practice Breath of Fire, nor perform any of the inverted poses whilst menstruating. Please advise what specific sets 'can' be done during this time; as most sets seem to include one or two of these components. Also, can someone provide further detail on what it means to "blow out one's navel center," as well as, how inverted poses actually hurt you if done during one's monthly cycle? Looking forward to hearing from you. Blessings, mvghm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I am interested in exercises that help with eyesight. Would appreciate some input on that as well. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Eyes... We use them all the day, they rest at night but we never "exercise" them. I found something I think you might find interesting : http://www.indiaparenting.com/alternativehealing/yoga/0010.shtml This is yoga for eyes... I first heard of yoga for eyes in my Hatha Yoga courses and this is something that looks like what we were doing in that course. The thing is that... While you're doing those exercises, you're bringing all your attention in your eyes, by this bringing healing energy into them... So at once you're exercising the muscles, nerves and you're healing them and restructurating them in the way they should be. I really think it would help!! Hope I helped! Maxime --- Susan Mckenzie <smwins2007 wrote: > I am interested in exercises that help with eyesight. > Would appreciate some input on that as well. > > Susan > > > Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. http://taxes./filing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 How does vision have anything to do with menses? Susan Mckenzie <smwins2007 wrote:I am interested in exercises that help with eyesight. Would appreciate some input on that as well. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Sat nam Monika, Glad to see you're getting some answers. It sounds like a bunch of us were waiting for someone more knowledgable to answer your question. Larissa's mention of blood stagnation as a potential problem brings a lot of light to the subject. Blood stagnation can lead to many different problems. My understanding is that the blood can stagnate anywhere in the body, usually more so in the torso in women creating problems with the breasts, ovaries, uterus, liver, kidneys, spleen, etc. I think the accumulation of toxins and imbalance of hormones are more commonly problematic than infection. Chinese medicine understands blood stagnation and how to address it using diet, acupuncture, herbs. Allopathic medicine is important to rule out serious conditions. Chinese medicine can diagnose imbalances and better help you to achieve optimal health by addressing the cause of the problem. It is really important to learn about building health through nutrition. Ann Louise Gittleman and Susun Weed (New Menopausal Years) are two authors who have put out some good nutritional information specific for women. 'A Woman's Book of Yoga', by Machelle Seibel and Hari Kaur Khalsa has some good nutritional advice in addition to the Kundalini yoga practices that address womens' health concerns. The inverted postures, navel pumping, breath of fire, that you shouldn't practice during menstruation are recommended at other times to correct menstrual problems. This book addresses all stages of a woman's life, including pregnancy. Your inner knowing through prayer and meditation will ultimately guide you to identify the source of the exaustion you experience and the means to correct it. The problem may even be quite common but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it. Sometimes I too feel like I have to push myself through that feeling of low energy before or after a period. Don't push too hard though. You want a smooth transition from rigorous to calming practices. Larissa makes some great suggestions for easing your way in and out of rigorous practice. Thanks for being persistent with your question. You probably helped a bunch of us. Namaste, Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Sat Nam Monika and Linda and everyone else who is responding to this topic. I'm glad what I had to say was useful. I think learning how to understand how our bodies feel while we're practicing, and while we're going about our daily lives is one of the most important lessons in yoga -- particularly in a modern age when we are taught to suppress, soothe and otherwise dispose of the aches pains, etc., instead of looking for their cause. I will definitely have to get a copy of 'A Woman's Book of Yoga.' Sounds like a great companion to everything else out there. all light, Larissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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