lundi 22 avril 2013

Do's and Don'ts of Pregnancy Yoga

By Sam Milner


Pregnancy yoga can be a fantastic way to stay in shape and prepare for the upcoming birth. Research shows that this form of physical activity reduces pain, improves sleep, and helps your body flush out toxins. If you attend pregnancy yoga classes, you will learn techniques that can be used during labor. Expectant mothers who practice yoga experience less pain and enjoy better health.

Like other forms of exercise, pregnancy yoga self-discipline and proper training. Before you join yoga classes, consider the following things:

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.

The sooner you start practicing yoga, the better, However, you should first tell your doctor about your intentions. If you are having specific problems with your pregnancy, he may advise you to void certain poses.

Don't overdo it. If you feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately. It is best to practice yoga in the morning or in the evening. Sudden movements should be avoided. Avoid positions that are beyond your level of comfort. This is not the best time to challenge yourself.

Take yoga classes. This will give you an opportunity to interact with other expectant mothers and receive professional advice from your yoga instructor. Pregnancy yoga classes are quite popular, so you should be able to find this service in your area. If you want to exercise at home, do it in a clean, well lit room.




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