"During pregnancy, there are certain exercise that works wonder for a mother and a child. Exercise helps you get relieved from such symptoms and helps you to recover soon after the baby is delivered. Yoga is considered as one of the best pregnancy exercises."

 

There are many problems that a pregnant woman faces during her 9 months of pregnancy. The swollen ankle, back- ache, bloating and constipation, unable to sleep are some of the common symptoms of pregnancy. Apart from these physical problems there are mood swings and craving for certain food.

 

Labor is the most painful thing that you will experience so why to go into labor without preparing for it. Prenatal yoga poses prepare you for labor. These yoga asanas enhances strength and stamina and improves blood circulation.

 

Benefits Of Yoga As A Pregnancy Exercise

 

You must be worried and thinking if it is safe to practice yoga in pregnancy. Let us be clear that yoga can be very beneficial during pregnancy. Pranayama is a breathing exercise that helps in managing the pain of contractions.

 

-        Moves the baby in the right position.

-        Improves blood circulation in pelvic region.

-        Helps you to respond to body’s need and it tones body, mind and spirit.

-        Reduces physical and emotional stress.

-        Improves sleep.

-        Decreases nausea and low back pain.

-        Reduces risk of pre term labor.

-        Reduces the risk of intra uterine growth restriction.

-        Reduces the pain caused by nerve compression.

 

 

There is lot of hormonal changes in all the three trimesters. Pranayam improves your focus and keeps you calm and also balance the body’s energy flows. We shall discuss here some of the yoga poses that makes the pelvic joints more flexible and expands the uterus.

 

 

First Trimester

 

It is the most crucial period of pregnancy when the foetus needs much protection.

 

-        Tadasana is helpful in strengthening the spine and relieves the back pain.

-        Cat pose should be done only in first 3 months of pregnancy. It improves blood circulation and strengthens the muscles of shoulders and wrist.

-        Shavasana calms and relaxes the body.

 

 

Second Trimester

 

One must include asanas that do not put strain on the belly.

 

-        Virbhadrasana benefits the whole body by strengthening it.

-        Meru aksharshanasan relaxes the inner thigh, abdominal muscles and hamstring muscles. It helps your body to accommodate as baby grows.

-        Vajra asana is good for problems related to digestion as indigestion is a common problem during pregnancy. It enhances blood circulation to the pelvic area and strengthens the pelvic muscles.

-        Utthanasan prepares your body for delivery. It works on back, thighs, ankles and uterus.

 

 

Third Trimester

 

-        Pranayam helps you to relax and concentrate.

-        Trikonasana improves the flexibility of hip.

-        Utkatasana prepares you for contractions.

-        Upavistha konasana relieves low back pain and creates space around the pelvis.

 

These yoga poses must be strictly performed under the guidance of yoga instructor. Regular exercise keeps you fit, eases labor and also enhances the recovery after delivery.

 

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