Learn about the possible causes and solutions if you get dizzy from yoga.
A few things could be to blame for the woozy feeling in your brain.
There is actually a specific mechanism in your body thats responsible for making you feel dizzy.
When you lose a firm grip on that, thats when your dizziness can occur.
Blood pressure is another key ingredient in keeping us feeling stable.
Why am I dizzy from yoga?
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Hunger and dehydration
Intense movement and sweating can deplete your fuel stores, making things go awry.
Dehydrationlowers blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which can result in headaches and lightheadedness.
And if youre not hydrated, your blood pressure is low.
Hunger can also lead to lightheadedness.
Doing yoga on an empty stomach can actually have an impact on your brain.
So the lightheadedness youre getting may be due to low blood pressure.
Yoga poses that could cause vertigo and dizziness
Particular poses, too, may be to blame.
Generally, you feel dizzy through the transition into the posture, says Douglas.
So we have to enter the poses mindfully, which doesnt necessarily mean slowly.
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The drishti gaze can also help maintain this internal focus.
If youre able to focus your eyesight, thats the gateway of bringing your attention inward.
ensure you rehydrate after your class as well.
This is also calledbox breathingor 4-4-4 breathing.
This can be done anywhere at any time and doesnt have to be a part of yoga practice.
Otherwise, hydrate, take it s-l-o-w, and (most importantly) listen to your body.Always.
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