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Red spots on forehead after head stand on pole
Hello
I was practising head stands against the pole in class last night for the first time and when I woke this morning I noticed little red dots at the side of my head on my forehead. They don't hurt and I can't feel them and they are tiny.
Is this usual? I read on a yoga website it is because of the blood vessels and blood going to the head?
I did about 8 headstands in total in about 30 mins?
Any advice appreciated!
Thank you
Claire
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5 Replies
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Next time breathe!
On a side note of TMI….I used to get these during sex when I was trying to be quiet. Usually all over my eyelids.
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That happened to me when I first started inverting. Little dots all around my eyes. Like Cham said, it's from holding your breath.
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I remember getting those little dots under my eyes when I started doing headstands. They disappeared quickly , and I no longer get them through headstands, handstands etc but I do get them when I throw up, although I've never checked my eyes after sex lol 😉
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It’s called petechiae. It happens when pressure rises in the faces and, yes, capillaries rupture causing what are basically tiny bruises. Some people are more susceptible. I get petechiae whenever I throw up, have a sneezing fit, or forget to relax my face when upside down. It’s not a major problem at all, it goes away quickly. It just looks silly! One time I had it so bad I looked like I had freckles! Just try to relax and breathe, try not to tense up. Hopefully it will stop happening every time.
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I get what looks like bruises on my temples, and some spots on my forehead. Frustrating! It only started happening after a session practicing elbow stands, but now it happens more often in any inverted position. Mostly the advice I've gotten is just to breathe, but it doesn't always seem to help…
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