As a woman how should we continue to practice Asanas during busy times such as Festivals?
Seema
Festivities are definitely a time for celebration, but it are also a period of overwhelming work and exhaustion for women. Each day is different for women over 40. Tiredness can seep in without any specific reason. If we are aggressive during such times, nerves are agitated, and organic body gets hurt. So, festivities are especially a time to be compassionate to ourselves before taking care of the family.
- Each standing asana should be done with a prop like chair to make sure the abdomen is not cramped and the spine is long.
- Focus on making the thighs and legs strong with Supta Baddhakonasana and standing poses, as continued Asana practice demands a strong pair of legs.
- Know your body and, accordingly, choose the right variation of the asana for you. Protect your lower back with back-strengthening Asanas.
- On days you are tired, be honest with yourself and avoid the intense practice. Take the support of props too on such days.
- If you are in the pre-menstrual, menstrualor menopause phase, then use props for support in Asanas.
- Whenever you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or lost during the festivals and can’t find time for your regular asana practice, rely on these Asanas to get you back on the horse-
- Setubandh Sarvangasana with bolster along the spine
- Chair Viparita Dandasana
- Supta Baddhakonasana 2
These Asanas will soften the abdomen and the mind. This will improve the Oxygen to the lungs and brain. It will help get rid of the accumulated fatigue, if any. Yoga is for the serenity of the mind. If this doesn’t happen, then you need to make changes in your practice. If you are balanced and centered,.
