Yoga is an exercise or rather state of being where you experience peace, tranquility and serenity not only physically but also mentally and spiritually. Yoga being a de-stressing, gentle and wonderful form of exercise does wonders for various stages of pregnancies. Yoga for pregnancy is highly recommended by doctors all over Australia.
Prenatal yoga can be practiced to maintain fitness and gaining flexibility not only for the body and muscles but also joints of pregnant women. Yoga also teaches you to breathe and relax which is just effective for helping pregnant women to adjust to the demands of labour, giving birth and nurturing motherhood. Prenatal Yoga or yoga for pregnancy makes childbirth extremely painless. However, it is also essential to observe precautionary measures while performing yoga. It is advisable not to indulge in any poses/movements that require lying flat on the back that decreases the flow of blood to the uterus.
Trained yoga practitioners give instructions for yoga for pregnancy. It is mandatory that you choose a qualified and experienced yoga teacher (or join a class) which specializes in yoga teaching for pregnant women.
Baby yoga is another stage of exercise when the mother have conceived and is with a toddler ready to participate with her in the yoga techniques or as an infant accompanying her at her yoga sessions. These baby classes should have a fun environment and movements with action songs, rhymes to hold the baby’s interest as well indulge in gentle and simple movements accompanied with gentle baby massages. Baby yoga sessions are also performed in baby pools.
Conclusion :
Yoga during pregnancy or before pregnancy or after pregnancy increases energy level and reduces physical and emotional stress in a mother/mother to be. It greatly improves the posture, stability and balances optimal health of a mother/mother to be.
