7 benefits of Yoga in Pregnancy

1. 7 benefits of Yoga in Pregnancy If you are pregnant and thinking of ways to stay healthy and fit, you must go for practicing Yoga. The type of Yoga that pregnant women perform during pregnancy is known as Prenatal Yoga. I am a certified prenatal yoga teacher. I got certified with Arhanta Prenatal training Arhanta Prenatal training. Prenatal Yoga helps women in easing their labour pain and promotes good health of the baby. Before you decide to practice Yoga in your pregnancy, it is essential to discuss it with your health care provider. Some poses are Yoga is not suitable for pregnant women, and similarly, some women should not practice Yoga in their pregnancy. Only your doctor will tell you about this. In addition, your doctor will also guide you about the time which you should surf in performing Yoga, and he will give you a guideline, which you should follow to stay safe during pregnancy. Typical Prenatal Yoga class Typical Prenatal Yoga class A typical prenatal yoga class involves: •Slow and deep breathing •Gentle stretching •Different postures •Relaxation Slow and deep breathing Slow and deep breathing Pregnancy will make everyone goes through two common issues. One is the shortness of breath, and other is labour pain. Every woman wants a way to get rid of these two basic issues. If you are in the search for it, then join the Yoga classes for prenatal Yoga and get rid of these issues. A typical prenatal yoga class involves the

2. first step of slow and deep breathing. This technique will help you to manage your shortness of breath during the whole nine months, and it will help you in contractions during labour. Gentle stretching Gentle stretching Pregnant women usually don't perform many physical exercises, and hence their muscles get stiff. With the passage of time, the muscles will stick to one place. At the time of delivery, due to stiffness of muscles, women bear severe pain, and difficulty in giving birth. A prenatal yoga class will encourage pregnant women to do gentle stretching of legs, back, arms, etc. to stretch their muscles. It will help them during labour. Different postures Different postures In prenatal yoga classes, the instructors will guide you about different postures, which you can try to produce some elasticity in your body. As we have talked above, stiff muscles and un-elastic body will make the labour pain worst. To avoid this, the first step is to maintain some elasticity in your body and muscles. The best way to do it is to take prenatal yoga classes and try different postures while standing or sitting to maintain elasticity in your body. The instructors will also use some equipment or towels as per your condition to try different postures comfortably. Relaxation Relaxation Relaxation is necessary for every person, but it is highly recommended for pregnant women. To make yourself relax, the prenatal yoga classes will give you some time at the end of each class to relax. Take a deep breath or lie down and focus on your heartbeat until it gets normal. You will feel relax by doing all this. Other than the typical prenatal Yoga classes, there are numerous health benefits of practicing Yoga in pregnancy. 7 benefits of Yoga in pregnancy 7 benefits of Yoga in pregnancy Following are the seven benefits of Yoga in pregnancy:

3. •Improves the quality of sleep •Reduce labour pain •Reduce anxiety and depression •Boost the immune system •Boost the mood •Reduce the back pain •Reduce the chance of preterm labour Improves the quality of sleep Improves the quality of sleep The major issue of every pregnant woman is difficulty in sleeping. To get rid of this, prenatal Yoga plays a vital role. If you are facing the same problem, and you can't sleep because of discomfort, pain in the hips area or frequent urination, try prenatal Yoga. Many studies have confirmed that the sleeping disorder is very common in pregnancy, and prenatal Yoga is the best way to get better sleep. Many women have used this technique, and they have ended up with positive results. Reduce labour pain Reduce labour pain Pain is such a perception, which you will never understand until you feel it. Same is the case with labour pain. Women who have experienced it, call it the life- threatening pain, and some call it worst than that. However, only by listening to the experiences of other people, you will never understand the frequency of labour pain. Don't get upset by thinking about that because you can reduce its severity by practicing Yoga during your pregnancy. Yoga in pregnancy has given the certificate of confirmation for reducing labour pain. Reduce anxiety and depression Reduce anxiety and depression Have you ever met with pregnant women with severe panic attacks? Or, are you going through the same state of mind? In any case, depression and anxiety are very common in pregnant women. At a side where it is considered as normal during pregnancy, it at the same time will make your pregnancy tenure more difficult and challenging. To get rid of severe anxiety, practice yoga. It is scientifically proven on many pregnant women, and the results are 100% positive. Boost the immune system Boost the immune system

4. The immune system has a vital role in every phase of your life. Whether it's a matter of fighting with regular cold or flu, or it's a matter of pregnancy, the immune system has a significant role in the human body. It not only helps you to overcome your basic pregnancy issues but at the same time, it will help minor issues like cold or flu during pregnancy when you can't take other medicines. However, women are unaware of the method to boost their immune system during pregnancy. Practicing Yoga during the whole nine months of pregnancy will help you in boosting your immune system. Boost the mood Boost the mood Mood swings are normal in pregnancy. However, constant stress will have a bad impact on mother and child. It is the reason not to take frequent mood swings as for granted. Rather focus on the things that help you in changing your mood. As a pregnant woman, one can surely understand how it feels when you are facing a mood swing. To avoid this, practice yoga during pregnancy. A scientific study has proved that women who practice Yoga during pregnancy have lesser mood swings as compared to other women. Reduce the back pain Reduce the back pain Lower back pain is very irritating yet painful during pregnancy. It may have different causes. From the excessive weight at the front of your body to the long-standing hours, or from the body weakness to less chance of getting rest, it all counts in the symptoms of pregnancy. Women in the whole world are very disturbed due to the severe lower back pain, and they want the solution for that. The most effective ways to reduce lower back pain is to practice Yoga during pregnancy. Reduce the chance of preterm labour Reduce the chance of preterm labour Preterm labour may have different reasons. From your eating and living habits to your body reactions to different situations, all come under the reasons of preterm labour. However, if you take precautionary measure, and along with that, you practice Yoga in pregnancy, there is a huge chance that you will not go through the traumatized situation of preterm labour.

5. Various studies and practices have shown the prenatal Yoga is very beneficial for pregnant women. However, consult your doctor first, and then go for it.