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Master your mind!
Gain control over your body!
Be relieved of your stress through the practice of gentle art of Yoga!
Pregnancy is a physical as well as mental experience. Women often becomes hyper
aware of all the changes their bodies are going through. Yoga allows pregnant
women to adapt to these changes more gracefully and to feel proud and a sense of
appreciation for their bodies. Yoga exercises can increase flexibility,
strength, circulation and balance. Many pregnant women find that regular yoga
exercises help to reduce swelling, back and leg pain, and insomnia.
However, Yoga must be practised very carefully among pregnant women, as improper
exercises will bring negative effect on both moms and babies. Here are some tips
for pre-natal pregnancy Yoga practise:
1. The general yoga exercises are recommended for the first 2 months. You must
consult your doctor and find very experienced Yoga teachers. With proper
guidance, you can practice some yoga right into labor. If you new to yoga then
you should start slowly.
2. Breathing exercises are beneficial if done twice a day. The breathing
exercises provide more oxygen and energy both to the mother and the child.
3. Some yoga poses that can help a pregnant women dealing with the symptoms of
pregnancy, ensuring smoother and easier delivery, and faster recovery after
childbirth. Pregnant women should pay attention not to overstretch the body -
the ligaments around the joints become loose and soft during pregnancy. The
abdomen should stay relaxed at all times. Difficult and poses that put pressure
on the abdomen and other should NOT be done during advance stages of Pregnancy.
No any kind of pain or nausea should be felt during and/or after yoga. If this
happens, you should stop yoga practise and contact your GP.
4. When carrying out standing poses with your heels to the wall or use a chair
for support to avoid losing your balance and risking injury to both you and your
baby.
5. Deep relaxation is crucial to give rest to body and mind, and you will
benefit more from a good sleep. Deep relaxation helps the nerve system change
from sympathetic to parasympathetic activity. Parasympathetic activity is
associated with the restorative processes of the body, which is needed both by
the pregnant woman and the child.
We also strongly recommend regular morning and evening walks. Yoga is very
individual.
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