Yoga: A Gem for Women - Hints and Suggestions for the Practice of Asanas
Part I
Geeta has given many tips and suggestions on the practice of yoga. She now is giving more information regarding the practice of asana, the 3rd limb in Patanjali's yoga sutras.
Some general hints regarding time to practice, age, hygiene, food, place, clothing, etc. are given in part 1.
A few tips include:
-find a place that is airy and free of insects and noise.
-clothing should not be to tight or too loose
-practice on an empty stomach and eat a balanced diet, in moderation
-early morning is the ideal time but asana can be practiced at other times.
-practice savasana at the end. It can be practiced alone during the day for relaxation.
-pause between asana may vary but don't allow pause to be too great or body/mind may become dull
-keep facial muscles relaxed
-do not hold the breath
Geeta gives information regarding some medical conditions also.
Part II - Special Hints
In this section more information and some postures to help is given regarding practice not just during menstruation, but for different menstrual disorders. Geeta also advises on some helpful asana and pranayama during pregnancy and delivery - and for later in life menopause.
I would just be copying the book to give all the information, so I hope you will read this section. If you incorporate some of the sequences into your cycle spend time to really notice subtle changes to mind, body and breath.
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
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