Practicing postures such as squatting down reinforces the pelvic base muscles. Thus, it prevents being torn during birth but also allows this region be straightened up fast after birth.
The breathing techniques practiced in the yoga postures increase the oxygen rate in blood. Having more oxygen in blood is very important for the baby’s growth. The abdominal breathing that is practiced makes normal birth easy as it assists in the lower abdominal muscles’ development. Also, practicing yoga relaxes the nervous system and allows the baby be peaceful.
Moreover, the postures taught improve liquid balance, and prevents the body to keep the unnecessary liquids and edema forms. Also, tensions in muscles are eliminated thanks to the postures; as well as preventing or improving cramps in future periods of pregnancy.
Yoga will produce decreased stress levels and decrease complication risks. Through practice stress is decreased, and the mind calms down through the deep relaxing techniques and the extreme emotional reactions in daily life are minimized.
Practicing yoga in this very important period helps greatly to ease pregnancy, and also prepares the body for a faster recovery after birth.
Our yoga lessons for pregnant women consist of the 3 periods of pregnancy. These are classified as Early Pregnancy Period ( 1-16th Week), Middle Pregnancy Period ( 16- 34th Week) and Late Pregnancy Period ( 34-40+ week) and the yoga works are practiced specially for every period.
