Yoga during Pregnancy

Hi David,

If you are expecting a child yourself, or you have a close
friend or family member who is pregnant you may be
interested in knowing about how Yoga can be beneficial
during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is a time of rapid change, both physically
and mentally. Many women say they experience an increase
in stress during pregnancy, much of which can be
attributed to the physical changes their bodies are
experiencing on a daily basis.

The sleeplessness that often occurs during pregnancy,
combined with the physical discomforts of the womans
expanding belly can cause fatigue, as well. This can
also take a toll on a woman's mental state.

Prenatal yoga is not only an exercise routine, but also a
means of improving the expectant mothers mental
health, as well.

Prenatal yoga combines a low-impact, safe, stretching
exercise routine with meditation allowing expectant
mothers to relax more fully, both physically and
mentally.

Some of the many benefits a pregnant woman can experience
with yoga are:

* Greater mental focus
* Greater endurance
* Increased lung capacity to facilitate better breathing
* Reduced stress level
* Less physical discomfort
* Stronger mental, physical and emotional readiness for
the labor and birth process
* Increased stamina
* Relief from nausea
* Improved sleep and digestion

These benefits are just some of the many benefits that
an expecting mother can enjoy from practicing yoga.

The gentle stretching of the muscles can greatly
improve the way a womans body deals with the rapid
growth and weight gain of pregnancy along with
improvement in how the body handles with labor and
birth.

The mental focus that a woman can develop through the
practice of yoga allows her to cope with the mental
stress of pregnancy as well as labor and birth.

If you are interested in practicing yoga during
pregnancy you need to be aware that there are some
postures that you should avoid.

However, that should not deter you from giving yoga a
try. You may want to consult your physician before
starting a yoga routine.

You can also purchase books or videos on prenatal
yoga. There are classes that are specifically for
expectant mothers, too.

Pregnancy Yoga DVD - http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=65668&U=175955&M=9304

As you can see there are many wonderful benefits that
yoga can provide for the expectant mother. Not to
mention what benefits the mother also benefits the
baby.

Warm Regards,

Suzanne Morrison
http://www.yogamentor.com

Suzanne Morrison, 2nd Floor 145-157 St John Street , London, -- EC1V 4PY , United Kingdom

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