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Dizzy (during session)
Halfway through my first AT session, while holding a pose half-sitting I nearly
fainted, had the sensation of blacking out preceded by a long moment of nausea.
We took a rest, I got flushed and began a cold sweat. Ok, I was freaked. My
teacher was surprised and said it was odd for a young person in good physical
shape and health to experience this but said not to worry, that it sometimes
happens.
Anyone ever have this happen before?
fainted, had the sensation of blacking out preceded by a long moment of nausea.
We took a rest, I got flushed and began a cold sweat. Ok, I was freaked. My
teacher was surprised and said it was odd for a young person in good physical
shape and health to experience this but said not to worry, that it sometimes
happens.
Anyone ever have this happen before?
Comments
I imagine it has to do with the inner ear and some form of recalibration of what constitutes 'normal' use. This could happen with even the slightest move away from a person's habitual state, and is most likely to occur when a teacher is guiding a student. I would only start worrying if it happened repeatedly.
Having said that, "Holding a pose half sitting" does sounds as if it could conceivably have affected blood supply, generally.
These are only my views. I'm afraid I have no authoritative answer, although I'm sure you have little cause for concern.