The energy of menstruation is downwards (
apana in yoga), so do what you can to support the flow.
Not exact matches
Apana energy nourishes the organs of digestion and reproduction, it is situated
in the pelvic floor, and its energy nourishes the organs of digestion and reproduction.
The
apana vayu governs the downward and outward flow of energy
in our bodies.
In simpler terms, Hatha Yoga depicts a sacred unification of the Soul with the Nature or Character, Sun with the Moon, and the Inhaled Breath (Prana) with the Exhaled (
Apana).
Themes include: Mon Dec 21st - Primary and Secondary actions
in asana (prana &
apana) Tues Dec 22nd - Releasing the Psoas; Wavy - movements
in the spine Weds Dec 23rd - Breath retentions during vinyasa, diaphragmatic breathing and pranayama Thurs Dec 24th - Arm Balances Part 1 - revisiting the foundation (ekam, dve, trini, chaturanga) Saturday Dec 26th - Primary and Second Series backbends Sunday Dec 27th - Obliques
in twisting and hip openers followed by Arm Balances Part II - floating between postures.
An imbalance
in apana vata can cause dryness and sluggishness of bowel functioning.
Apana vayu, the downward flow of prana through the body, is at play, drawing energy down the backs of the legs and out the heels; meanwhile prana vayu, upward flow, keeps the heart from collapsing and supports the low back by lifting the belly
in and up, creating a platform for the tailbone to lift up and off of.