60 - 90 Mins
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Deflating and Elongating the Abdomen (Level Exp. Beginner)
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman's practice: deflating, lifting and elongating the abdomen.
This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women's Practice (Short Course; Level Experienced Beginner). We recommend working with the other recordings in the the Short Courses for a complete practice.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Gentle
Duration: 60 min
Props needed: a sturdy chair, blocks, a yoga strap, bolster, access to a wall. In this session, we also use a few objects of different shapes and weights. These need not be specialised yoga props
Tag words: 60mins abdominal health abdominal toning abdominals forward extensions menstrual health parsvottanasana props supports urdhva prasarita padasana womens health womens practice
The basic principles to be followed in a woman’s yoga practice for reproductive/ endocrine health remain the same at all stages of life. The menstrual practice, the practice during peri-menopause, practice for menstrual irregularities and dysfunctions, and even pregnancy, have to follow these principles to be efficacious.
In this session we explore the principle of deflating, and elongating the abdomen.
Note:
This session is for learning the principles. All parts of this session are not suitable to be done during the days of menstruation, during pregnancy etc. Please be attentive to cues about what is appropriate or otherwise during menstruation, during pregnancy etc.
