Brain: Morning Yoga – Main Section – Andrew
Important Health Considerations
Do you have any of these conditions? Explore these points before starting this class:
- High blood pressure if uncontrolled, or low blood pressure / postural hypertension – avoid inversions or lifting your arms above your heart
- Knee, hip, lower back problems – be very careful of balance posturing
- Sinus problems or congestion, glaucoma, detached retina – avoid strong inversions like the dog
- First three days of menstruation – be careful of the viparita karani posture – you may be better without lifting your legs
- Hiatus hernia, peptic ulcers, recent abdominal surgery – avoid or be very careful of the sphinx.
- Pregnancy – the sphinx posture may be better leaning forward from a chair, hands on knees.
- Instead of lying down on your front – or possibly your back: You may be better lying on your side after eating, or if you’ve had recent abdominal surgery or significant cardiac or respiratory problems… or if you are pregnant
