If you happen to be a member of the male gender, you may want to close this particular blog...I'll be discussing the "Lady's Holiday" and pregnancy customs at the Shala. If this doesn't weird you out, then be my guest and continue reading.
Lady's Holiday
If you're not aware of a "Lady's Holiday", it's in reference to the time of the month when women menstruate. It's expected that women do not practice at the Shala during this particular time. It's considered "unclean" and there are other health concerns with inversions, etc. Here's the deal...no one at the Shala is going to check or ask. Some women feel that they've paid a lot of money to practice at the Shala and do not wish to follow this custom. Others may take one or two days off depending on how they feel. Some follow the custom. Whatever your belief or reasoning, my best suggestion is to do what feels right to you.
Pregnancy
You can practice while you're pregnant at the Shala. The only pre-requisite is that you're beyond your first trimester. After that, you can practice the primary series with the appropriate modifications for pregnancy. I met a woman today who practiced at the Shala until she was 6 months pregnant. I was surprised.
Lady's Holiday
If you're not aware of a "Lady's Holiday", it's in reference to the time of the month when women menstruate. It's expected that women do not practice at the Shala during this particular time. It's considered "unclean" and there are other health concerns with inversions, etc. Here's the deal...no one at the Shala is going to check or ask. Some women feel that they've paid a lot of money to practice at the Shala and do not wish to follow this custom. Others may take one or two days off depending on how they feel. Some follow the custom. Whatever your belief or reasoning, my best suggestion is to do what feels right to you.
Pregnancy
You can practice while you're pregnant at the Shala. The only pre-requisite is that you're beyond your first trimester. After that, you can practice the primary series with the appropriate modifications for pregnancy. I met a woman today who practiced at the Shala until she was 6 months pregnant. I was surprised.
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