{"id":9803,"date":"2019-02-06T17:23:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T11:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/?p=9803"},"modified":"2023-08-26T12:34:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:04:32","slug":"prenatal-yoga-usefulness-how-it-helps-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/prenatal-yoga-usefulness-how-it-helps-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenatal Yoga Usefulness \u2013 How It Helps During Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThe body benefits from movement, and the mind\nbenefits from stillness.\u201d \u2014 Sakyong Mipham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last few decades, yoga has spread\nlike wildfire all over the globe. Owing to its myriad of benefits \u2013 both\nphysical and mental, people are making this ancient science of life a part of\ntheir daily routine to stay afloat in a world that is submerged by stress,\nanxiety and tension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a mother is one of the best feelings in\nthe world and nothing can come close to it. But, in order to experience that\nwonderful feeling, moms-to-be have to go through a lot of discomfort and pain,\nthat too over an extended period of time. They feel anxious, stressed out and\nhave frequent mood swings at times as well, which makes it a really difficult\nperiod of time for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga has what it takes to ease out the discomforts\nassociated with pregnancy and soothe the mind and body with a calming effect.\nCare providers around the world are now recommending prenatal yoga to pregnant\nwomen so as to help them with their discomforts, worries and stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the ever-growing popularity of prenatal\nyoga around the world, here\u2019s a look at how it helps would-be mothers to\napproach this life-changing experience with a healthy body and a positive\nattitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming a new life into the world requires a\nlot of decisions, planning as well as preparation. Add to that the challenges\nof lack of sleep and physical pain, and the entire process becomes a bubble of\nstress. The stress is increased manifold if the person has already gone through\na lost pregnancy or had trouble conceiving. So, how to manage all this with a\ncalm and quiet mind? The answer lies in yoga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pranayama and meditation are ideal for\npregnancy as they help to unplug and detach the mind from tension and stress.\nThe breathing techniques associated with pranayama, the mindfulness achieved\nthrough meditation in combination with relaxing yoga poses soothes the nervous\nsystem and helps a person stay stress-free. In fact, this benefit is achieved\nby all who practice yoga and not just limited to pregnant women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relief from Aches and Pains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aches and pains are part of the pregnancy process and at times it becomes too much to bear. Whether it is prenatal yoga classes in Rishikesh<\/a> or Chicago, expecting mothers often turn up just to ease their pain and get some relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Majority of the yoga poses associated with\nprenatal yoga strengthens and stretches the muscles of the hips, hamstrings and\nlower back. As a result, the body feels more relaxed and at ease. Also, the\nyoga asanas work on the core muscles \u2013 pelvic and abdomen region. This is\nextremely beneficial for pregnant women helping them to deal with the labor\nprocess in a better manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga is an art which unites the body, mind and\nspirit. The practice of yoga helps to cope with fear and apprehensions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As rightly said by B. K. S. Iyengar, \u201cYoga\ndoes not transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga helps with the development of a proactive\nand positive approach which leads to a favorable mindset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prenatal yoga allows pregnant women to prepare\nthemselves mentally and develop qualities like determination, patience and\ncourage. They understand that in order to cherish this beautiful journey of\nmotherhood it is important to be comfortable, even if they are not, and accept\neverything with a positive outlook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Possibilities of Natural Child Birth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The daily practice of prenatal yoga combined\nwith the breathing exercises keeps the muscles relaxed and flexible. The\nabdomen muscles which play a crucial role during childbirth are also\nstrengthened by the yogic postures. Thus, expecting mothers practicing yoga\nhave more chances of a normal delivery than those who don\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnant women practicing yoga tend to develop\nmore strength and stamina over time which proves beneficial during natural\nchildbirth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeps the Body Active<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatigue and lethargy are extremely common\namong moms-to-be. At times, the fatigue is so engulfing that it hardly allows\npregnant women to get out of bed. But, yoga breaks this lethargy and fatigue by\nincreasing blood circulation throughout the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A feeling of well-being is created by the daily\npractice of yoga which allows expectant mothers to nurture exuberance and\nhappiness. This also proves to be a blessing in disguise for the baby as a\nhappy soul has a positive impact on the baby\u2019s growth inside the womb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though practicing yoga before pregnancy is\nhighly recommended to all expectant mothers, it is crucial to continue with the\npractice post delivery as well. There is no end to yoga, the more it is\npracticed, the more a person begins to feel its positive impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namaste!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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