60 - 90 Mins
Principles of Womens’ Practice: Working with a Soft Abdomen
In this session we explore one of the essential principles for efficacy of a woman's practice: working with a soft abdominal area. This is the gentlest of the three sessions in the series.
This session is part of the Short Course The Principles of Women's Practice (Short Course; Level Intermediate) and 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, Intermediate, Gentle
Duration: 85 min
Props needed: this is prop-intensive session. A couple sturdy chairs, blocks, a yoga strap, bolster, access to a wall, 4-5 firm blankets that can stacked neatly will be needed
Tag words: 85mins abdominal health acidity calm menstrual health menstrual practice quiet setu bandha sarvangasana Stress supta baddhakonasana supta padangusthasana II 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 working with a soft abdominal area, in this gentlest of the three sessions in the series.
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
