Maintaining good physical shape and tight muscles is of great importance for the smooth progress of pregnancy and childbirth. Yoga is one of the most suitable and sparing exercises suitable for pregnant women, as it is not associated with intense loads, but at the same timetightens and relaxes the muscles.
Here are the biggest benefits of practicing yoga during pregnancy.
Strength and Endurance Development
The baby grows in the mother's belly, and for it to grow he althy and strong, more energy and strength is needed for the mother to bear the weight. Yoga strengthens the hips, back, arms and shoulders.
Balance
Yoga is extremely suitable for maintaining a he althy balance between physical and emotional well-being. It makes it possible to focus on breathing, which is of great benefit during the birth itself. It also helps to physically and mentally energize a drained and overworked body from increased progesterone and estrogen levels.
Relieves pain
Yoga relaxes tension in the lower back, hips, chest, upper back, shoulders and neck. The entire skeleton and the accompanying musculature suffer from the ever-increasing weight that the mother bears on her fragile body. Tightening and training the flexibility of muscles, joints and tendons through yoga are of great importance.
Calming the nervous system
It is no coincidence that yoga is considered a form of meditation, because by calming and tempering the body, the spirit becomes stronger, relaxed and freed from stress. When the body functions in balance and the spirit is he althy! So the body works at an optimal level!
Improves blood circulation
Pregnancy yoga increases blood circulation, which in turn reduces swelling, pain, boosts immunity, increases oxygen flow and strengthens the developing body of the baby itself.
Trains proper breathing
Breathing is important during labor. Adequate action in contractions depends largely on proper even breathing. Yoga helps train breathing, which lowers blood pressure, slows the heart rate, and calms the central nervous system.
Builds a he althy bond with your baby
Prenatal yoga allows you to focus on the little one growing inside you. During yoga exercises, the mind is freed from all intrusive thoughts and problems, and is directed only to the positive expectation of the baby. Through these trainings of mind and spirit, a strong pre-bonding is created between mother and baby.
