Do's and Don'ts of Pregnancy Yoga

By Sam Milner


Pregnancy yoga is a wonderful way to prepare your mind and body for the arrival of your baby. Not only it can make your pregnancy more comfortable, but also reduce back pain and strengthen your pelvic muscles. This form of exercise helps maintain good posture and improves circulation. Research shows that babies whose moms exercised during pregnancy are healthier and more energetic.

Here are a few things to consider when practicing yoga during pregnancy:

Poses like baddha konasana, pigeon, and ardha chandrasana help get the baby into the optimal position for birth. They also reduce labor pain and increase your flexibility. Side stretches and standing poses are an important part of pregnancy yoga.

If you are expecting a baby, then you should avoid deep tweets, jumps, inversions, and deep backbends. Poses that strengthen the abdominal muscles are not recommended during pregnancy. Don't do the cobra pose, camel pose, or balancing poses on one leg. These exercises may cause injury and physical stress.

Start practicing yoga from the first trimester. Talk to your doctor about your intentions. Despite its many health benefits, pregnancy yoga may not be safe for women with preterm labor or other conditions.

Don't push it. Stop exercising if you feel pain or discomfort. If you feel that you can't do a particular exercise, then do not force yourself. Expectant moms should practice pregnancy for at least 30 minutes a day. This is a great way to prepare yourself for labor while relaxing your mind and body.

Join a yoga class. Pregnancy yoga is different from other forms of exercise. A qualified instructor can recommend you the best poses and show you how to perform each movement. If you want to practice yoga at home, skip back exercises and avoid bouncing or jerking movements. Exercise in air conditioned environments and keep yourself cool at all times. Always perform asanas in a clean, well ventilated room.




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