Yoga helps pregnant women prepare mentally and physically for childbirth. There are exercises that strengthen the nervous system, which has been naughty by hormonal disruption, relieve the spine, improve blood circulation and raise the mood and general well-being of the expectant mother.
Instructions
Step 1
Yoga for pregnant women is a set of exercises that are aimed not only at stretching the body, but also at cleansing the body, proper breathing and relaxation of the whole body. Pregnant women who practice yoga regularly have excellent physical health and exude joy and optimism. The meaning of asanas, special yoga poses, is not to tie into three knots and sit listening to calm music, but finding comfort and convenience in any unusual situation, strengthening spirituality and health. For expectant mothers, yoga provides relief from various types of pain and reduces the pain threshold during childbirth. Also, expectant mothers avoid postpartum depression.
Step 2
During yoga classes, all asanas are performed smoothly and slowly. The exercises are aimed at soft work with the joints and the spine. Special postures strengthen muscles and improve blood circulation to those tissues and organs that will participate in the birth act. Particular attention is paid to breathing exercises. They provide oxygen to the baby and mother and relieve pain during labor during labor. Also, with the help of these exercises, weak labor and hypoxia in the newborn can be avoided. There are cleansing techniques developed for pregnant women that help not to gain excess weight and reduce or completely get rid of toxicosis.
Step 3
Special meditations help to establish contact with the baby. They teach to “hear”, understand and feel the mood and desire of the child. Relaxation exercises lead to harmony between mother and baby. After yoga, the pregnant woman feels relaxation on the emotional, physical and mental levels. Even inverted postures, if performed correctly, will have a beneficial effect on the body.
Step 4
Yoga is suitable for all women with a normal and good pregnancy. Some teachers recommend starting classes in the second trimester of pregnancy. However, in her first months yoga can save a woman from toxicosis. Therefore, before starting the course, you should consult with your doctor and trainer, indicating all the nuances and characteristics of the body. For example, a woman who has had cases of miscarriage is contraindicated in standing positions, etc. Also, yoga is not suitable for expectant mothers who have infectious diseases of the musculoskeletal system, spinal and head injuries, chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system.
