sandeyeYoga Styles: Pre-natal Yoga 2
June 2nd 2009 15:40
Pre-natal Yoga can assist with some of the problems associated with pregnancy, such as backache and lack of sufficient rest. It can also help to establish a confidence rather than a fear or anxiety in the mother, leading to a more peaceful state. This can only be beneficial for the baby, who can sense both physical and emotional discomfort of the mother prior to birth.
Whilst little research has been done to confirm the connection between in-womb and post-birth experiences, in some circles it is assumed that a baby born to a mother who suffered much stress and disharmony during pregnancy becomes themselves less content and confident once born. Also with little research as yet, comes the factor of how much the baby experiences through the environment of the mother prior to its actual birth. It is possible that much of the mother's emotional life is being perceived in some form at this stage. Recognition of the fact that the baby can hear sounds such as music prior to birth is accepted, but as to exactly how much is perceived whilst in the womb is as yet undetermined. Some mothers that want to start their baby off on the Yoga path directly may wish ti take Pre-natal Yoga classes for the sake of the child as well as themselves, in te hope that it will establish a healthy link for their future.
Poses suited to home-Yoga practice for pregnant women include the supported bridge pose, the cat-cow stretch, neck warm ups, eye exercises, the extended triangle pose, the goddess pose, legs up the wall pose, pelvic tilts, Savasana, and Virabhadrasana II. It is obvious that you should not attempt any asana that you feel uncomfortable with or at any time 'squash' the baby, so many pregnant women prefer to attend a Pre-natal Yoga class for correct insturction. However, it is usually still safe to use a home-practice providing you adapt it suitably. For this purpose, reading a specialized text or attending a weekly class may be advisable, unless you have advanced awareness of your body and being.
Whilst little research has been done to confirm the connection between in-womb and post-birth experiences, in some circles it is assumed that a baby born to a mother who suffered much stress and disharmony during pregnancy becomes themselves less content and confident once born. Also with little research as yet, comes the factor of how much the baby experiences through the environment of the mother prior to its actual birth. It is possible that much of the mother's emotional life is being perceived in some form at this stage. Recognition of the fact that the baby can hear sounds such as music prior to birth is accepted, but as to exactly how much is perceived whilst in the womb is as yet undetermined. Some mothers that want to start their baby off on the Yoga path directly may wish ti take Pre-natal Yoga classes for the sake of the child as well as themselves, in te hope that it will establish a healthy link for their future.
Poses suited to home-Yoga practice for pregnant women include the supported bridge pose, the cat-cow stretch, neck warm ups, eye exercises, the extended triangle pose, the goddess pose, legs up the wall pose, pelvic tilts, Savasana, and Virabhadrasana II. It is obvious that you should not attempt any asana that you feel uncomfortable with or at any time 'squash' the baby, so many pregnant women prefer to attend a Pre-natal Yoga class for correct insturction. However, it is usually still safe to use a home-practice providing you adapt it suitably. For this purpose, reading a specialized text or attending a weekly class may be advisable, unless you have advanced awareness of your body and being.
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