I’ve noticed that coming out of some poses where my head is relaxed and "upside down’ (for lack of a better term) - that when I come up to a standing pose, I get lightheaded for a bit. I am guessing this is just the natural result of gravity? Does this continue to happen as time goes on or does it go away the longer you practice?
It’s not really uncomfortable, I’m just curious.
That is the body rebalancing the blood pressure.
It can be alleviated by slowing down when coming out, doing so with the eyes open, and containing the movement of coming out within a slow, deep inhalation.
Thank you for the answer. I have noticed that it is not as intense as when I first started and I as gain a bit more control in my movement.
[quote=CkarmaKat;34184]I’ve noticed that coming out of some poses where my head is relaxed and "upside down’ (for lack of a better term) - that when I come up to a standing pose, I get lightheaded for a bit. I am guessing this is just the natural result of gravity? Does this continue to happen as time goes on or does it go away the longer you practice?
It’s not really uncomfortable, I’m just curious.[/quote]
Ckarmacat,
Yes, as IA says, you should be coming out with inhalation, but that means you should first exhale completely before doing so. Emphasize exhalation in preparation of coming out, then inhale as you do. Of course, doing both through the nose.
peace,
siva
Thank you both… I paid more attention to the breathing at that point in the routine and opened my eyes as well and it made a big difference.
[QUOTE=CkarmaKat;34184]I’ve noticed that coming out of some poses where my head is relaxed and "upside down’ (for lack of a better term) - that when I come up to a standing pose, I get lightheaded for a bit. I am guessing this is just the natural result of gravity? Does this continue to happen as time goes on or does it go away the longer you practice?
It’s not really uncomfortable, I’m just curious.[/QUOTE]
Sometimes, it is normal especially for low-blood-pressure or tall people.
Sometimes it is just wrong sequence of the asanas or lack of an adequate warm up.
Can you describe the practice (what poses, pranayamas you do) berofe this happen?
Namaste
Hi CityMonk,
(Please excuse my lack of proper terminology)
This occurs when I have my knees slightly bent and my head and shoulders are down in a relaxed pose… then slowly rolling up with my head coming up last. In the routine that I do, this is done after lunges.
It has been diminishing the more I do the routine and is not to the point of losing balance. In fact at this point it is almost a pleasurable feeling.
Hi!
I recommend coming up slowly to avoid being light-headed. Also, check your blood pressure…it may be low. Make sure you’re not really hungry when you do these inverted postures because this can also add to the dizziness.
As a side note, (this applies if you’re a woman) avoid any poses where you’re inverted and your head is below your butt when you’re menstrating. You could end up with endometriosis: a painful condition. If you’d like me to elaborate on that condition, I’d be happy to…but, basically, you really don’t want to have it! 
Hope this helps! Now, go find some bliss…
Laural Strang
When checked the last couple of time (recently) my blood pressure seems to be on the mark.
Thank you very much for the info on menstruation, that is good to know.
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As a side note, (this applies if you’re a woman) avoid any poses where you’re inverted and your head is below your butt when you’re menstrating. You could end up with endometriosis: a painful condition. [/QUOTE]
As far as I know and other medical sources say that, Endometriosis is a condition that is estrogen-dependen…
In my own experience and this is supported by many souses, that practicing inversions with legs up (halasana, sirsasana, sarvangasana) are not recommended during those days, vigorous practice of those asanas can even stop menstruation.
Viparita Karana (legs up the wall) relieves menstrual pain… yep.
[QUOTE=CkarmaKat;34329]Hi CityMonk,
(Please excuse my lack of proper terminology)
This occurs when I have my knees slightly bent and my head and shoulders are down in a relaxed pose… then slowly rolling up with my head coming up last. In the routine that I do, this is done after lunges.
It has been diminishing the more I do the routine and is not to the point of losing balance. In fact at this point it is almost a pleasurable feeling.[/QUOTE]
This is a great pose…
many people feel dizzy after:
-doing in in the morning without proper warm up
Check if any applies to you case. If not… I do not know.
PS do not worry about terminology:) we are free to use our native language to communicate Sanskrit poses!