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The Top 5 Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
By Jess Evans Congratulations, you are pregnant. The poses practised in pregnancy You have heard about pregnancy yoga classes are specifically chosen yoga but are unsure what it is? Read to help prepare for labour. These on to find out how yoga during may be poses that help encourage pregnancy could benefit you. babies into an optimal position for birth, movements that can be used When I learnt I was pregnant, I was during labour to navigate surges/ contractions or poses that help to keen to stay fit and strong. I have always loved yoga and was keen to build strength and stamina and help you to stay mobile throughout your continue, however it soon became apparent that I needed to adapt my pregnancy. practice. Promotes a Connection with Your Bump During my first trimester I suffered from extreme dizziness, and fatigue Dedicating time just for you is a great way not only to help come like I had never experienced to terms with the changes your before. Following the advice not body is going through, but also to practice movement-based yoga before 12 weeks, I left behind those to strengthen your bond with elements of my practice and instead your bump. There is always an opportunity during class to “check focused on yoga nidra (sleeping in� with bump, to see how they are yoga), meditation and breathwork. These were amazing at helping me and have a little chat with them. replenish my energy, come to terms I loved the opportunity to slow down, leave behind the stresses of with my changing body and begin everyday life and do something that to bond with my bump. was just for me and bump. From 12 weeks onwards, and with consent from my GP, I reintroduced Provides Relief from Common Pregnancy Complaints adapted asanas (yoga poses) and During pregnancy, your body movement. Attending pregnancy changes more rapidly than at any yoga was the highlight of my week other time. Many pregnant women and I continued until I was 40 experience tightness and discomfort weeks. in their neck and shoulders as well Below are the top 5 benefits I found as their lower back. Pregnancy yoga offers the opportunity to stretch out from this beautiful practice: these areas safely, Preparation for Labour and READ MORE Delivery 18 January/February
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