YOGA AND PREGNANCY 

Child birth undoubtedly is an emotional and physical demand for the mother and during this period she needs to ensure that she is calm and healthy. While fitness regimes from the western world have fancied us due to its convenient adoptions for women, there are the traditional practices that are equally good.

Research in Yoga has proved that it helps in developing positive attitude, build immunity, manage stress and aid in health for the growing fetus.

Cloud Nine has incorporated an effective program that is designed especially for pregnant women and has the following components in the course it provides.

·         PRANAYAMA

·         MEDITATION

·         BREATHING PRACTICES

·         ASANAS OR YOGIC EXERCISES

·         DEEP RELAXATION

KINDLY NOTE: Before commencing Yoga during pregnancy make sure you inform your obstetrician about it so that he or she will be able to tell you whether you can go ahead or not with the exercises.

Pranayama

Pranayama is a disciplined yogic breathing practice through which breathing practice is constantly regulated. With this breathing technique mothers to be can help themselves diminish fears of labor or pain and get trained for easy delivery. The method is most effective in reliving anxiety and stress levels in the expecting mother. The powerful techniques ensure that there is abundant supply of oxygen and a better life force for you and your child. These methods work on your fitness during pregnancy.

Meditation or Dhyaana

As a therapeutic tool, meditation will help you resolve the deepest of neuroses, fears and conflicts, which are so common during pregnancy. Meditation brings with it an incredible awareness which helps you connect with your child in a way that is surreal almost impossible to explain.

Breathing Practices

This technique involves giving breath awareness to the would be mother. Also the focus is on hands and leg stretches for good healthy lifestyle that the lady can adopt.

Asanas or Yogic exercises

These gently work on the reproductive organs and pelvis to ensure a smooth pregnancy and a relatively easy childbirth. At the subtle level, these ensure optimum supply of blood and nutrients to the developing fetus.

Primarily regular practice of asanas or yogic exercises give immense confidence to the would be mother and help her to feel she is equally charged to carry with her simple tasks in life. It helps in reducing nausea, breathlessness, backache as the spine get exercised. Other ailments like fluid retention, unnecessary weight gain are taken care of. Here exercises that strengthen the pelvis are paid attention and these exercises help in easy labor.

Deep Relaxation

Deep Relaxation technique is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Here at Cloud Nine to aid pregnant women undergoing this technique the Yoga instructor verbally gives a set of instructions that help the person in complete relaxation of the mind and body.

BENEFIT OF YOGA IN PREGNANCY

In short, Yogic practices during pregnancy prepare the mind and body and take the person to a higher level of mind control. Other benefits of following yoga during pregnancy are that it helps in opening the pelvis for easier childbirth. It is an excellent way to prepare one for pregnancy and motherhood. Under proper guidance the yogic exercises can help in influencing the position of the baby and turning it in advance if needed.

Yoga during pregnancy is taught at Cloud Nine on the following days of the week. For more details contact 080 4020 2222 and ask for our PRO.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5.45 -6.45 pm