Yoga in Pregnancy A Sweet Way to Repair, Solitude, and Connection

Pregnancy is the magical process which is associated with the excitement, anticipation and change literally physically and emotionally. Most women are on the lookout of natural and non-pharmacological means of sustaining themselves during this period. Among one of the many beautiful practices that a woman can apply is prenatal yoga.

This paper will discuss the positive aspects of yoga in pregnancy, precautions that one should follow in each of the trimester and some simple poses that can help in making pregnant mothers grounded, empowered and peaceful.

The question is why should you practice yoga when you are pregnant?
Prenatal yoga is a special yoga aimed at the unique needs of a pregnant body. It is a combination of gentle stretching, breathing strategies and aware relaxation and has the following benefits:

Stress and anxiety decreased

Improved sleep

Less lower back pain, nausea and headaches

Much stronger and even flexible to give birth to a baby.

Being in touch with the baby with mindful breathing

Encouragement by other pregnant mothers in the classes

Safe Yoga Advice to Pregnant Women
Make sure you always consult your doctor first before you initiate any exercise.

Attend to your body. Work to your limit or stretch yourself.

During the second trimester: Do not hold poses, which make the belly compact, or have to lie directly on your back.

Be hydrated and not overheated.

Breath perspective. Breathing deeply into the abdomen relaxes you and makes you ready to go through labor.

Yoga Poses Gentle by Trimester
A couple of relaxed and secure poses frequently suggested in the course of pregnancy are as follows:

1. Cat-Cow stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
It works best to relieve back pain and spinal flexibility.

2. Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)
juli So it loosens up the hips and helps circulate in the pelvis.

3. Warrior II(Virabhadrasana II)
Again helps in developing leg and build strength and encourages confidence and endurance.

4. The Wide-Knee Variation Child Head (Balasana)
Relaxed sleeping position capable of soothing the back and hindquarters.

5. Side-Lying Savasana

A comfortable and comfortable posture to deeply sleep particularly towards the latter pregnancy.

Andrá Final thoughts

Pregnancy is not the time to be perfect in yoga, it is the time to show up, be connected, and be nurturing. It is a method to be closer in touch with your body, connect with your baby and make your body and mind ready to give birth.

Making this holy experience even more special, yoga is something, which can be embraced by even a novice or a professed yogi.