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What is Pregnant Yoga? How is it done?
Although pregnancy ends with the best moments of life, it is a very difficult process for women. Other than the necessary medical examinations to be done in this period, such as pregnant yoga activities are beneficial to overcome this difficult process easily. Proper and regular physical activities during pregnancy lasting about 40 weeks are of great importance for the health ofboth mother and baby.
Pregnant yoga is also recommended byobstetricians thanks to this feature.( unless the person has an obstacle)
What is Pregnant Yoga?
Pregnant yoga is done to facilitate the difficult pregnancy process for women. While Yoga postures during pregnancy prepare the body for childbirth; it provides a healthier and more vigorous pregnancy process. It is known that women experience many symptoms during pregnancy. Like of nausea symptoms are also less common thanks to pregnant yoga movements. The correct breathing techniques learned during yoga movements help women during childbirth.
When to start pregnant yoga varies according to the physical condition of the expectant mother. The intensity of movement to be done in the first 3 months can be done according to the approval of the physicians. However, it is usually necessary to wait between the 14th and 15th weeks to start pregnant yoga. Between the 10th and 14th months are sensitive times of pregnancy, yoga movements are not recommended.
What Are the Benefits of Pregnant Yoga?
Yoga isn't just a whole of physical movements. According to its philosophy, yoga also relaxes the person spiritually.So, pregnant yoga creates a calm ground that will strengthen the connection between mother and baby.
As a result of physical movements, the pelvic muscles, abdomen and back area become stronger. Women are considered normal to be nervous during pregnancy, can get rid of this tension with the peace of yoga movements.. For women who give chieldbirth natural, pregnant yoga eases the birth by loosening the birth canal. Because of the breathing exercises, the oxygen capacity of the lungs increases. These breathing exercises help mother and baby get completely oxygen.
Moreover, because of the breathing techniques learned during pregnancy yoga, being able to breathe correctly during birth makes the birth much more easier.
How To Do Pregnant Yoga?
Not every pregnant woman can give a clear answer even to the question of what is yoga. However, by learning simple movements to strengthen certain parts of the body, every pregnant woman can have enough knowledge about yoga movements. Pregnant yoga moves basically start with learning how to breathe properly.
Correct Breathing Movements for Peaceful Pregnancy
Sit on a flat surface and keep your back in an upright position. Breathe out your breath through your mouth. After repeating this movement for a while, lower your shoulders slowly towards your knees as you exhale. Breathe 5 times while staying still in this position and return to the first position after exhaling.
Back and Lumbar Movements to Relieve Pain
Kneel down before starting this action to alleviate pregnancy-related pain. Hands should be shoulder-width apart, knees should be hip-width apart. After placing all your weight on your hands and back, pull your stomach towards your spine and begin to stretch your back towards the ceiling. After breathing deeply, stay still in this position for about 30 seconds and repeat the movement 10 times.
Back Muscle Movements for Flexibility
Make sure you sit upright on the ground and, without bending your knees, stretch your feet with toes pointing straight ahead. Afterwards, open your arms parallel to the elbow without breaking it. Just use your torso and turn to the right with 3 breaths. Then return to the center and breathe out. Repeat the same movement for the other direction.
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