Hello Kristina,
Thanks for your question!
I am a graduate from Gabrielle’s teacher training, I hope you don’t mind if I reply to you?
Yoga practice during menstruation is a very controversial issue indeed! Some say you should ignore it and keep practising, others say you should rest all day. I normally get lower back ache and I actually find that gentle forward bends feel really quite nice! Bending forward lightly massages the abdominal and pelvic area, which could help to relieve cramping and heaviness. I would point out other asanas to avoid during those days, such as: arm balances, inversions, strong back bends and belly down poses.
I think this really comes down to a personal preference and answers to that question will always differ. In my humble opinion, one of the best things you can do, is be kind and gentle to your body. Menstruation time, is a time of sensitivity. My preference is not to practise for the first two days.
I hope that helps! 🙂
Namaste,
Andrea
