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Prenatal Yoga And Benefits
Why do you need prenatal exercise? Many women think that it is normal to feel tired, and become fat during pregnancy. But this need not be the case. If you eat and exercise wisely, you can remain fit, healthy and energetic throughout your pregnancy. A wholesome diet and light exercise will also help you to cope with the extra demands made on your body during this time.
Benefits of prenatal exercise:
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- Helps you to build up and maintain cardiovascular endurance
- Helps you develop muscle tone, which will not only make you look and feel good, it will also ease the birthing process
- Helps you build up stamina, which will be helpful during delivery
- The increased intake of oxygen will give you more energy, and will also be beneficial for the baby in your womb
Which prenatal exercises are advised:
- Prenatal yoga
- Prenatal pilates
- Aerobic exercises
- Walking or swimming
Benefits of prenatal yoga:
Prenatal yoga is a of yoga moves, especially designed for the pregnant mother.
- They are slow and gentle, and do not put any stress or pressure on the abdominal region.
- They help to open up the hips. This makes childbirth much easier and less painful
- They stretch and strengthen the back muscles. This reduces back pain which may occur during this time
- Prenatal yoga exercises strengthen the abdominal muscles, again helping in easy childbirth
- Yoga exercises help to release tension, and help you to feel calm and peaceful
What classes for prenatal yoga:
You can attend a class for prenatal yoga. If that is not convenient for you, you can buy a special prenatal DVD. These are especially formulated to cater to a pregnant mother. You may find it more convenient to watch a prenatal video and follow the moves in the privacy of your home.
Prenatal yoga poses:
Some of the yoga poses which will help strengthen, stretch and tone you during pregnancy are:
- Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
- Goddess Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
- Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)
- Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
- Leg up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
- Child Pose (Balasana)
- Side Plank variations (Vasisthasana)
- Warrior Pose II (Virabhadrasana)
Precautions and guidelines:
- Consult your doctor before you start any exercise program
- Keep the exercises light and moderate
- Stop immediately if you feel any pain, cramping, or if you have any spotting or bleeding
- Drink plenty of water before, after and even in between your exercise session, if you feel thirsty
- Follow a wholesome diet, with lots of fiber and fluids
