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It's best not to have
eaten two to three hours before practicing yoga.
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Wear clothes you can comfortably
move in (natural fibers are best).
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Never practice yoga under
the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are taking medication
under the supervision of a physician, consult him/her
before proceeding.
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Don't aggravate an existing
injury. Ask an instructor how to modify the exercises
so that you can work around it and ultimately help the
healing process. If you have any doubt as to whether yoga
would be recommended if you have a particular injury or
condition, please consult your physician before beginning
your yoga practice.
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When a woman is menstruating,
she should substitute Long Deep Breathing for Breath of
Fire, abstain from inverted and reverse poses (e.g. Shoulder
stand, plow) and choose sets of moderate difficulty.
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It's best to do yoga barefoot.
This allows for full stimulation of the nerve endings
in the feet.
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It is best to keep your
spine and shoulders covered (with a shawl, blanket, or
sweater, etc) while meditating or relaxing for long periods
of time.
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When possible do yoga
in clean, uplifting and accommodating environments.
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Yoga is best practiced
on a sheep skin, wool rug or mat of natural materials
for comfort and to provide a natural insulation for your
body's sensitive nervous system.
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It's best not to have
eaten two to three hours before practicing yoga.
Pregnant Women
- During the first trimester, most Kundalini
Yoga can be practiced, though it is recommended to use
care in all of the exercises, respecting the great changes
taking place in your body and mind.
- Pregnant women should consult their
physicians before proceeding. Strong limitations need
to be exercised after the fourth month. Ask your instructor
for guidelines.
- Beginning the 2nd trimester, the following
guidelines should be followed:
* Do not practice Breath of Fire or root lock (You
may substitute Long Deep Breathing).
* Do not practice exercises which place the feet
above the head. (i.e., shoulder stand, plough pose)
* Avoid exercises that place stress on the abdomen.
* Do not take a cold shower during this time.
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