June 2010 Archives
10 Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
Practicing a gentle type of yoga with an instructor trained in prenatal yoga and relaxation has multiple benefits when you are pregnant. Start as soon as you know you are pregnant and commit to practice regularly. A minimum of once a week with the instructor and then 1 or 2 of your favorite poses everyday is best so that it becomes automatic for you… Your posture, the way you breathe and the body awareness in general change very quickly when you pay attention…
Prenatal Yoga:
- Brings awareness of the physical changes in the body week after week.
- Gives room for your baby to develop, increases physical comfort.
- Loosens the pelvis, helps orient baby in the best position for birth.
- Builds-up stamina (may help slow down your heartbeat).
- Increases breathing capacity, may help lower blood pressure.
- Prevents or eliminates leg cramps & backache.
- Increases awareness of your emotions and desires concerning labor and birth.
- Allows you to connect with your baby more deeply.
- Improved sleeping pattern and quality of sleep
- Often provides shorter, easier labor & more comfortable birth
