Day 13: Ladies, It's that time of the month! Do's & Don'ts.
Supta Baddha Konasana Do's Rest as much as you can. Gentle surya namaskar/sun salutations. Practice gentle and restorative asanas (See here ). Better still, take a break from physical exercises and asanas for a day or two. Sleep early. Shavasana and yoga nidra will be a perfect company. Mild meditation and Brahmari pranayama will give a soothing effect to your minds and helps your body to relax. Eat light and make better choices. A tablespoon of fenugreek seeds can help relieve menstrual cramps. Listen to your body's need. Turn your attention within and be kind to yourself. Maybe, take a break from going to class. You won't be compelled to perform asanas thought in the class. Moreover, no one needs to know you're on your monthly cycle. Don'ts Inversions are a no-no! Including Khandarasana and Chakrasana. We don't want to reverse the flow of our menses and create complications in our system. Avoid asa...