RE: Kundalini Sets During Menstruation

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Sat Naam, ji's,

 

I am behind on my yoga mail, and I'm sure some of this has been covered, but

I wanted to share some of my thoughts. First, here are some of the basic

guidelines that I follow in regards to practicing yoga during a "ladies'

holiday"

 

* no inversions -- actually any pose where the pelvis is raised above the

heart should be avoided

* very light breath of fire OR just substituting BOF with long deep

breathing

* no navel or abdomenal exercises

* and to simply do only what is easy, gentle, and relaxing for you in the

moment

 

And I would especially like to add, that you can choose not to do your usual

practice at all! Why not just allow yourself to take a break from doing any

physical yoga for a few days?! If you need exercise, take long walks (Yogi

B. says women should walk 4 miles a day). Instead, take this opportunity to

explore the other facets of the yoga path. Concentrate on sitting, try new

meditations. Soak in hot salt baths for cleansing and detoxing. Deepen your

yoga practice by reading the ancient scriptures, books on yoga philosophy,

etc... peruse your manuals to plan out what you want to do when you return

to your practice or find information once overlooked. Chant for hours, or

just listen to some uplifting music. Practice Karma yoga by doing something

nice for someone, spend time with your Sangha. Pray.

 

Sat Naam

ranjit k.

 

 

 

>MHM <mvghm

>Kundaliniyoga

>kundaliniyoga

>Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Sets During Menstruation (unrelated to

>the Eyesight Question)

>Fri, 26 Mar 2004 16:50:21 -0800 (PST)

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>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 if

>there are specific sets to do during this time; as most sets seem to

>include one or two of these components. Also, can someone shed any light

>on what it means exactly to "blow out one's navel center," including how

>inverted poses can hurt one during their monthly cycle?

>

>As always, your answers are most appreciated.

>

>Love & Light,

>mvghm

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>Kindest regards,MvGHM

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