Prenatal yoga

By: Stephen Nadler

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Prenatal yoga is considered to be a good form of light exercise during pregnancy. Yoga is a way to be active during pregnancy as one tends to become self conscious and reserved. Yoga helps one fight back pain and also aids in reducing stress levels.

Information on prenatal yoga-

1. When a woman is pregnant, the body goes through vast changes. Prenatal yoga helps a woman cope with all the mental and physical pressures. Prenatal yoga allows one to be prepared for contractions and labor before pregnancy.
2. Yoga as a form of exercise which consists of several breathing styles and techniques. The same breathing styles when incorporated in the delivery room are of immense help.
3. Prenatal yoga is considered to be quite safe, since it consists of slow paced movements. Prenatal yoga is harmless for the baby as well as the mother.

Some tips to keep in mind for prenatal yoga are-

1. Before taking up prenatal yoga, it would be advisable to inform yoga instructor that you are pregnant. You should take guidance from your instructor and find out if some postures are safe for your baby and yourself.
2. Prior to doing prenatal yoga you should abstain from eating for at least for around two hours. If you must eat, you should go in for a light snack or a nutritious juice one hour prior to practicing prenatal yoga.
3. One should always bear in mind that every woman is created different with different a body type and constitution. If some yoga exercise is suitable for some, the same exercise would not be apt for some.
4. You should listen to your body’s limitations throughout. If you feel tired and exhausted after doing some exercise, you must consult your doctor and stop the exercise. Over exerting yourself can cause serious health complications. You should opt for yoga asanas which would make you feel good and relaxed.
5. Avoid over exerting, during your yoga exercise regime. If you are supposed to be on bed rest or you are a high risk pregnancy, prenatal yoga would not advised.
6. It would be important not to over stretch your body during pregnancy, as during pregnancy the body releases a hormone called relaxin, which works to lubricate the joints and softens the connective tissue. Relaxin is known to also affect the other joints other than the pelvis, which causes instability. When you over- stretch, relaxin spreads at a much faster pace which causes carpel tunnel syndrome
7. Prenatal yoga with appropriate modifications is quite safe to be practiced right up to labor and delivery. You can start prenatal yoga anytime during pregnancy along with consultation from your health care professional.
8. After some yoga asanas if you feel pain in the abdomen, knees, and back, you should rest your body and allow it to restore itself. Rest is a vital part during any sort of exercise.

Prenatal yoga is considered to be most suited and most beneficial to stay fit and healthy after pregnancy. Yoga is beneficial for your overall health giving you numerous spiritual and mental benefits.

 

About the Author

Stephen Nadler is renowned yoga specialist and has been teaching yoga since 1999.  He offers integrated approach, suitable for all levels with emphasis on alignment and breath, awareness in minds and mental relaxation.  Moreover, he takes individual yoga classes for pregnant ladies.

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