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I'm on my Period can I do inverted asanas (yoga)?

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I'm currently on my period and I want to do yoga everyday. On a JoS Yoga PDF it said women should NOT do inverted asanas while on their period (never explained why) but I can't find the PDF anymore. These are the Yoga Poses I do in order:http://onetigeryoga.com/about/26-postures/

But I honestly don't know if I can do inverted yoga poses while on my period, I'm so pissed right now I'm thinking I'll just do it anyways. I researched it and its all mixed opinions, some opinions say if you do the inverted asanas while on your period for minute or less it shouldn't be problematic. I do each pose for a minute straight only. 
 
Ana Brett, the instructor in the Raviana DVDs, has mentioned in interview that she does inverted asanas while on her period. I prefer not to as it feels weird, but that's my own personal preference. It is completely up to you, if it feels fine then do them :)
 

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