Comments on: On Yoga, Chocolate & Periods.

By: Tangled Macrame

Tangled Macrame — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:59:56 +0000

"Not to mention, bulky pads won’t look so cute in your skin-tight Lululemon pants…."

Seriously? With respect to Budig's contributions to the yoga community, this article is ridiculous. Have so many women in the yoga community really 'bought into' the myth that women are incapable of anything but eating chocolate when they're on their periods? What you think about your body becomes true for your body.

I've always loved my cycle. I feel more aware, calm, and grounded. I wear a skirt over a pair of sweat pants **gasp** and flow on my flow. I think more women should try it because from my experience the only time I ache on my cycle is when I spend it huddled on the sofa. I know this is just a personal experience, but this article is about personal experience as well. And women owe it to themselves that make sure a couple personal experiences and some yoga 'rules' designed by men in the the 1940s don't banish women back to the menstrual tent.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:47:23 +0000

"The idea of lifting my frontal hip points to engage more core makes my poor little ovaries scream in surrender—" LOL!! And yes, we have earned the rest time with some great chocolate Honestly, it's sad to see people on Holiday already worried about what they're eating and when they should be exercising, we live in a country and world that can't keep still Enjoy the relaxation Thanks for the funny article – more chocolate!!

By: home page

home page — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:04:58 +0000

A cracking abstract is it to use or test.

By: iloveginger

iloveginger — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:32:23 +0000

i am sorry to hear you have an allergy to it! my comment was far from a 'lecture' -i did not indicate we should all be using the Diva Cup. I simply stated what I AM using. i certainly believe we need an environ friendly option to pads and tampons- do you disagree?

By: yoyoyogi

yoyoyogi — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:58:26 +0000

Just a word about the Diva cup — nothing against it but I find even better for me is an organic cloth pad. Putting anything up in there seems to restrict flow, whether it's absorbing it like a tampon or catching it like the cup. And for me that restriction is what causes cramps, as much as any inversion. Anyone who has issues with cramps might want to try a washable pad … No waste, it's soft and comfortable, and you can feel it there which reminds you to honor the flow! Happy moons to all …

By: Louise Brooks

Louise Brooks — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:31:21 +0000

Please don't lecture women on what forms of feminine hygiene products they "should" be using. I dislike the diva cup and have something of an allergic reaction to it anyways.

By: downdogandcats

downdogandcats — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:40:42 +0000

I think if I had developed a serious yoga practice ten years ago when I was experiencing horrible periods and erratic mood swings then perhaps I would have been less likely to undergo the hysterectomy which save me from those awful things. I'm not complaining as not having periods has been one of the most transformational changes in my life. But what a shame that not one doctor (in literally dozens seen) EVER suggested trying yoga, meditation or breathing techniques for the symptoms.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:13:19 +0000

This was a good article. Since I started doing/teaching yoga, I totally even forget I'm having a period because there is no pain involved anymore….it was good reading this article to help me remember to cut myself some slack during those days….I shall remember: “no flow on my flow” and avoid inversions at that time as well

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:02:55 +0000

My experience of inverting on my periods (back when I had them) was that it is a big no-no. Even if I inverted only long enough to show students how to get into an inversion, my periods would stop for a half day, usually resulting in horrible cramps until the dam broke and all hell broke loose. The other thing I noticed is that the more sensitive I became over the years I could actually feel any disruption of the apana flow that was predominant during my period, and it was extremely uncomfortable not only to invert but even sitting on a meditation bench (which supports upward energy flow) was too much.

By: Frances Dolsen

Frances Dolsen — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:43:52 +0000

Definitely its important to respect our body and give it a rest