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Menopause:
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, surya namaskara, bhujangasana, dhanurasana, sarvangasana, halasana, matsyasana, paschimottanasana and balancing postures. Mudra: Ashwini, vajroli, maha and maha bheda mudras. Bandha: Uddiyana and moola bandha.
Other: Yoga nidra, ajapa japa, antar mouna. Menstruation:
Asana: Surya namaskara, pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, paschimottanasana, kandharasana, chakrasana, ushtrasana, inverted asanas in general especially sirshasana, sarvangasana, halasana, hanumanasana. Pranayama: Abdominal breathing, nadi shodhana, bhramari, ujjayi. Mudra: Ashwini, vipareeta karani and vajroli mudras. Bandha: All bandhas, especially moola bandha. Diet: Vegetarian diet with fresh fruit and salads. Other: Yoga nidra, antar mouna. Precautions: Avoid strenuous and inverted postures,
uddiyana bandha and nauli while menstruating. Menstruation: (cramps)
Asana: Vajrasana, shashankasana, marjari-asana, shavasana.
Pranayama: Abdominal breathing in shavasana, ujjayi. Miscarriage: (recovery)
Asana: Pawanmuktasana parts 2 and 3, surya namaskara. Pranayama: Bhastrika. Bandha: Moola, uddiyana and maha bandhas. Mudra: Vajroli, ashwini and vipareeta karani mudras. Shatkarma: Nauli. Precautions: Any squatting posture or strenuous practices must be avoided during pregnancy.
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