And this tension is especially harmful to us on
breath retention. When we hold breath, we’re
like a sponge absorbing emotions that come
up. It’s important to be ready for breath
retention, enjoy the practice, and absorb the
positive vibes. If you shake your nervous
system with intensive breathing exercises, all
you do is accumulate the stress.
Whether you want to incorporate pranayamas
in your daily practice or not is up to you. But
remember: altering your breathing patterns is
a powerful tool. If you choose to perform some
breathing exercises, make sure that they don’t
create a sense of discomfort.
INVERSIONS during the CYCLE?
This part mainly concerns my female readers.
Yet, if you happened to be born in a male body
that plans to share yogic knowledge at some
point, these lines are also worth reading.
There’re two main approaches to Inversion
asanas during the cycle. The majority of
schools say ‘No’ to Inversions, at least during
the first three days of the period. Their