Yoga & Pregnancy

In my earlier post on prenatal yoga & yoga for getting pregnant, i have discussed how important a role, yoga & meditation play in a healthy pregnancy. Smooth pregnancy & a natural childbirth are the natural outcomes of successful yoga routine. More importantly it works wonders for the young one inside you. It helps in the physical & mental development of the foetus.

Some of the yoga exercises that we may practice, to ensure a healthy pregnancy include:

Stretching Exercises:
Pregnancy Yoga Stretching Exercises help relieve aches and pains. The practice also helps to improve overall posture and this can help alleviate back problems, common in pregnant women. Pregnancy Yoga also helps to prepare expectant mums for childbirth. It encourages breath and body awareness, lowers levels of worry and helps pregnant women adapt to their situation.

Breathing or Pranayama
These powerful techniques of breathing & pranayama, ensures an abundant supply of oxygen and a better life force for you and your little one. These breathing exercises work on your fitness during pregnancy.

Meditation & Deep Relaxation:
Meditation helps to resolve the fears & conflicts, that go on within ones mind, during this period. It helps the mother to connect with her child.

Yoga Nidra or relaxation is particularly effective during this period for mental as well as physical relaxation and helps the mother to prepare for coming challenges.