Pregnancy Practices
As the pregnancy progresses , along with various physiological changes there is heaviness of the breasts.So these asanas are one way of strengthening the muscles , called the pectoral muscles, around them so that they are supported, A lot of women have pain in the shoulders, shoulder blade and tend to develop spinal problems. So by tightening up these muscles , these problems can be avoided.
The scientific research into yoga’s benefits is still somewhat preliminary, but much of the evidence so far supports what practitioners seem to have known for millennia: Yoga is incredibly beneficial to our overall well-being. Flexibility is an important component of physical health. Yoga offers many styles to choose from, varying in intensity from high to moderate to mild. Even the lowest and intensity styles have been found to increase flexibilitySo, it makes sense that the second most cited reason people selected as to why they do yoga was to relieve stress.
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Benefits of yoga session
Pregnancy practices benefits in many ways:
- Strengthens the pectoral muscles to avoid pain in the shoulders, shoulder blades and to avoid spinal problems
- Activates and stretches the spine, which benefits the neurological development of the child.
- Helps to prepare the body for natural birth and make delivery easier.
Frequently asked questions
These asanas help in opening up the pelvic region.This makes the delivery easier. It prepares the body for natural birth.
In addition to opening up the pelvic region , Patangasana helps to activate the very base of the spine which in turn enhances and regulate the activity of the brain.
It loosens up the limbs in such a way that you are able to sit comfortably in a cross-legged posture.
Bring the heels as close to the perinium as is comfortable for you. If the heels are not that close to the body it will be difficult to keep the spine straight and not lean forward.
Ensure you are doing the movement gently , not rapidly or with a jerk.
Nadi-Shuddhi, Nada-Yoga, Aum chanting should be practiced in Vajarasana.
Women during pregnancy may find it difficult to hold the breath than it would be at other times. Ensure to insist they do not hold it beyond a point of comfort. Nadi shuddhi with Kumbhaka is only to be done for pregnant wmen.
A pregnant women can consume one handful of sprouted green grams and two teaspoons of honey mixed together every day on an empty stomach .After that don’t eat anything for the next 1.5-2 hours.This will purify the blood which is very beneficial for the development of the child.
Ideal light stomach (2 hours after a meal )