Excessive Yawning

Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)

Author

Posts
laura.fleischmann
Participant

July 24, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Post count: 2

#2167

I’ve been practicing for about 4 months now, and just in the last week or two have been experiencing excessive yawning and nausea during class. Has anyone experienced this or know what I need to address to make this go away? It’s like I literally can’t stop yawning through the entire standing series. I do go to yoga in the mornings (5x/week), but can’t recall yawning at all during class prior to last week.

delh
Participant

July 24, 2011 at 11:02 pm

Post count: 1

#8739

I practice in the evenings and have the same problem with yawning – but only during the standing series. I find it very bizarre as I always feel so refreshed after class and it doesn’t happen during the floor series. I have no idea why it happens though!

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

August 3, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Post count: 3048

#8770

Hi Laura and Della

It is possible that you are exhibiting some early signs of heat exhaustion. You may need to take care of your hydration, your electrolytes and also simply take 2 days off!!!

Della you could just be tired! 😛

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

helen.moore148
Participant

August 11, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Post count: 6

#8804

It could be heat exhaustion or it could be performing yoga at home as part of practice in order to improve your yoga postures. Doing too much of yoga can also lead to fatigue and exhaustion. I suggest that you try to calm your mind and body and find time to relax and taking rest outside yoga classes.

annadenise77
Participant

August 11, 2011 at 4:15 pm

Post count: 18

#8806

Hehehe, love the “you could just be tired” comment.
I yawn a lot during class as well, especially during savasanas at the end. I figured it was because I’m relaxing and letting go of the pressures of the day. Could that be it?

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

August 12, 2011 at 4:16 am

Post count: 3048

#8812

Sure, Anna it probably is. That and letting go of 90 minutes of hard work!

:cheese:

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

mzsocialworker1
Participant

August 12, 2011 at 9:47 pm

Post count: 103

#8818

I often find myself yawning during the floor series. I think it’s probably a normal body reaction.
Author

Posts