Whether it’s using meditation for relaxation or using the breathing techniques – there is an element to yoga that will be for you. The added benefits of practising yoga during pregnancy such as relaxation, breathing, concentration and energising will enhance the experience. Whatever stage of your pregnancy you are in, there are postures that enable you to continue to take part and enjoy your class throughout this time.
Relaxation/breathing
Learning how to properly relax is always beneficial but during pregnancy none more so. Most women are working and/or may already have other children to care for and beginning early to build in time for relaxation and breathing into a busy day will be invaluable.
Exercise/Toning/Flexibility ( see more on Prenatal yoga Exercise)
Using yoga to begin or continue to increase your flexibility will also be valuable. It will ensure all parts of your body are exercised gently – muscles are toned, spine and joints flexed as well as circulation are improved.
Concentration/Positive thinking
It is felt that yoga can also help promote concentration and positive thoughts. Mental well being as well as physical will be beneficial during, what can be, a time of anxiety as well as great excitement. Thinking positively can have a good overall effect, when moods and hormones are fluctuating.
Healing
Enhancing the functions of the body such as digestive and respiratory and helping to remove and release toxins as well as stimulate and heal.
Energising
Through breathing, relaxation and exercising this will aid unblocking of channels to help refresh and promote a feeling of energy.
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