Quote Originally Posted by lph View Post
Now if I could do headstands or handstands, and were told not to do them during my period - you bet I'd be doing them just to be obstinate
I did, and I never had a problem. The worst that happened is my period lasted a little longer. Headstands are fun, so I wasn't going to let that stop me.

http://www.aysnyc.org/index.php?opti...175&Itemid=184

This is an interesting article about women, menstruation, and yoga. I think much of what she believes about the woman's body needing rest during menstruation comes from her patriarchal upbringing. Maybe if I were trying to get pregnant, I'd follow her advice.

My mother's generation didn't take gym class when menstruating.