Question about Yoga

[redrhodie]

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.

[Crankin]

I've never heard that warning in the 2 years I've been doing yoga, either in a class or a video. Of course for me, it's a moot point!
Even without any medical training, the "fluids flowing backwards" sounds kind of silly to me. Perhaps the energy thing is true, but that wouldn't stop me either.
But, I can't do a headstand or handstand. I do the shoulder stand and leave it at that.