{"id":37581,"date":"2018-06-21T09:33:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T09:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/?p=37581"},"modified":"2022-03-04T08:54:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:54:13","slug":"the-benefits-of-prenatal-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/the-benefits-of-prenatal-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of Prenatal Yoga for Mind and Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pregnancy<\/strong> is a wonderful experience<\/strong> for women, whilst also being very tough<\/strong> on the body because of all the drastic changes<\/strong> that occur. A healthy pregnancy<\/strong> and delivery largely<\/strong> depends<\/strong> on how<\/strong> a woman takes care<\/strong> of herself during this period<\/strong>. Whilst you can\u2019t keep up<\/strong> with the same pre-pregnancy fitness routine<\/strong>, staying active<\/strong> is very beneficial<\/strong> to enjoy<\/strong> a healthier pregnancy<\/strong>, as well as an easier delivery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

One of the best practices<\/strong> you can do during pregnancy<\/strong> is yoga<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect way to stay active<\/strong> for moms-to-be on a physical level<\/strong> and mental level<\/strong>. For those who worry<\/strong> that exercising<\/strong> isn\u2019t safe during gestation<\/strong>, yoga<\/strong> is a completely safe practice<\/strong> as the injury risk<\/strong> is low<\/strong>, and in fact is very good<\/strong> for the joints<\/strong> and ligaments<\/strong>, which tend<\/strong> to suffer<\/strong> from the extra pregnancy weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Find out 5 reasons<\/strong> why pregnant women should practice yoga<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1. Focus on breathing<\/h4>\n

Those who practice yoga<\/strong> know the importance<\/strong> of breathing correctly<\/strong>. The breath work<\/strong> you\u2019ll learn in yoga will help you<\/strong> get through your delivery more relaxed<\/strong> and physically prepared<\/strong>. Breathing<\/strong> is a very important<\/strong> part of delivery<\/strong> a baby, it helps<\/strong> relax<\/strong> the body<\/strong> and alleviate pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. Strengthen the pelvis<\/h4>\n

During pregnancy<\/strong>, it\u2019s especially important<\/strong> to strengthen<\/strong> this area<\/strong>, as it weakens<\/strong> due to the weight<\/strong> being carried throughout 40 weeks<\/strong>. Yoga allows<\/strong> you to work<\/strong> this area<\/strong>, which will also help you<\/strong> during delivery<\/strong> and you post-partum recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Treating back pain<\/h4>\n

Practicing yoga<\/strong> regularly helps strengthen<\/strong> the abdomen<\/strong> and back<\/strong>, preventing the lower back pain<\/strong> caused during pregnancy due to the shift in gravity.<\/p>\n

4. Keeps the core strong<\/h4>\n

During pregnancy<\/strong>, the abdominal area<\/strong> completely stretches out<\/strong> and loses its form<\/strong>. Therefore, practicing<\/strong> yoga<\/strong> can be very beneficial<\/strong> to keep<\/strong> the core strong<\/strong>, helping you get back<\/strong> into shape quicker post-partum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5. Helps you stay balanced<\/h4>\n

Pregnancy<\/strong> is a wonderful experience<\/strong> for most women, however<\/strong>, it can also be nerve wrecking<\/strong> preparing for the life of a new human being. Yoga<\/strong> can help<\/strong> you stay balanced<\/strong> and calm<\/strong> during this period, which as a result will also benefit<\/strong> your baby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re an expecting mother<\/strong> or plan to have a baby soon, enjoy<\/strong> your pregnancy<\/strong> practicing yoga<\/strong> regularly! Your body, mind and baby will thank you for it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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