Yoga

 

 

Yoga exercises are ways of moving or holding the body in different positions. They vary widely and gently stretch and explore all parts of your body. They are a gentle way to keep active and supple during your pregnancy. You can have a smooth pregnancy, natural childbirth and the return of your body shape after childbirth using these exercises.

 

How Yoga can help during your pregnancy:

 

•   Helping to reduce nausea, morning sickness and mood swings.  

•   Raising the level of energy while also helping in slowing the metabolism to      restore calm and focus.  

•   Focus on relieving tension around the cervix and birth canal.  

•   Relieving fluid retention and cramping which can be quite common in the       last months.  

•   Influencing the position of the baby and turning it in advance if needed.       Strengthening and massaging the abdomen which help stimulate bowel             action and appetite.

•   Focus on opening the pelvis to make labor easier and quicker.

 

 

 

How Yoga can help after your pregnancy:

 

•   Relieving breast discomfort and upper back tension.  

•   Restoring the abdomen, uterus and the pelvic floor.

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