Yoga benefits the whole person with physically, mentally and emotionally. With regular practice a sense of physical comfort and increased energy will be noticed, while emotional balance and stability will gradually improve, so that you can approach each day with a more calm and relaxed attitude.
What is the meaning of Yoga?
The word yoga is derived from Sanskrit, the classical Indian language, and means union, or a coming together. The practice of yoga is a coming together of the mind, the body and the spirit.
Benefits of Yoga during pregnancy
Yoga for pregnancy follows the same principals as all yoga, it is quite different from regular yoga because it is designed with the specific requirements of the pregnant woman and her ever changing needs for most in mind. Because of this, yoga for pregnancy is always safe, gentle and nurturing.
The yoga breathing exercises, consideration and relaxation techniques will gently support and sustain you during this time and are excellent ways to gain relief from the stresses modern living as well as the extra physical and emotional demands that are often felt during pregnancy.
While the different yoga practices are a superb way to maintain during pregnancy, they will also help you to stay relaxed and calm when you are at home.
Here are some yoga exercises for mums.
Disclaimer:
This is a program that aims to give information to prospective parents on child development in the womb any information provided is general.
