Pregnancy is one of the most important moment in women’s life. So many changes happening all at once, and it can be an overwhelming process. Fortunately, yoga provide great tools to assist pregnancy, they are :
Asana practice
Gentle asana practice may improves circulation ; both for the mother and the growing fetus, increase stamina for pregnancy and birth process. Yoga can also help to reduce common discomforts in pregnancy, such as lower back pain, swelling around the ankles, varicose veins, etc. Stretch the muscles around the hips and pelvis to aid birth process, and strengthened legs muscles.
Pranayama / breathing exercise
Breathing exercises increased oxygen supply for the baby. Slow and deep breathing exercise during asana also helps the mother preparing for labour, to breathe through the labour pain. Breathing exercise may also help to reduce nausea and morning sickness during early stage of pregnancy.
Meditation and relaxation
Meditation and relaxation exercise helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and fears that are common during pregnancy. Meditation also increase awareness, self esteem, and helps to connect with the baby.
Deep relaxation also aids labour progress, labour pain is a big stress to the body, and the body tends to tighten up. Relaxation helps the mother to loosen and relax the pelvic muscles, and eventually, speeds up labour progress.
No comments:
Post a Comment