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Can I practiced Yoga or inverted postures like Shoulderstand if I am on my menstrual cycle?

April 26, 2017CYCLE inverted menstrual postures practiced Yoga

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Can I practiced Yoga or inverted postures like Shoulderstand if I am on my menstrual cycle?

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Many schools of yoga say not to practice inverted postures at this time. Yoga is about self-awareness so this is a time to honor what feels right for you. You should know at this time you will have less energy and be core stiff than usual. So this is a time to go at a gentler pace.