The use of yoga during pregnancy has already been known to improve a womans well-being. More and more women are turning to yoga in order to experience the maximum benefits that it can provide. If you are a regular yogini then you may find that you can continue your usual practice, including inversions, for quite some time. It is good to remember that pregnancy is not a time for personal bests or dynamic practice and as a general rule the following postures are usually avoided during pregnancy.
| Pregnancy can be one of the most anticipated phases in a womans life, it can also be a tumultuous time for a woman’s mind
and body and it can bring with it a variety of side effects, some less pleasant
than others. It is during this period that you can experience many physical,
emotional, sexual, spiritual and mental changes as this new life grows
inside of you. Aside
from feeling joy and happiness, you may be feeling fear and anxiety at
the unknown future that lies ahead for you, your baby and your family as
you dance this birthing journey. All pregnant women can expect to experience at least a little stiffness and muscular tension during their pregnancy as their uterus expands to accommodate their growing baby.Yoga is an ideal way to stay fit and in shape during pregnancy, it offers you the time to connect more fully with the new life growing inside of you. Listed below are just some of the benefits that yoga can provide you during pregnancy:-
It has been proven that practicing yoga while pregnant can help ease delivery, yoga helps the body deal with stress by slowing the heart and breathing rates and lowering blood pressure, helping to prevent complications that may otherwise occur. Regular yoga practice can also help you to resist the urge to tighten and tense your body when you feel pain, showing you how to relax and soften your body and therefor minimising your childbirth pain. It also promotes faster recovery after the birth of your baby.  1st Trimester - Drink lots of water, breathe deeply and regularly and realise that modifications will need to be made eventually. Listen to your body, if pain or discomfort occures make an adjustment or find an alternative position. 2nd Trimester - your joints are loosening so go slowly and carefully to avoid injury. Deep forward and back bends, as well as deep twists can cause injury as pregnancy hormones can loosen connective tissue and cause tears or strains. Take your time, especially with balancing poses and don't hold the poses for too long. 3rd Trimester - Feel free to use a wall or chair for balancing poses. Blocks and straps are helpful. Be sure you are comfortable lying on your back without causing dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath (side lying is recommended).  |
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