In pregnancy, you can continue attending your regular yoga class, making sure that the teacher knows you’re pregnant as some adaptations will need to be made. You may want to switch to Pregnancy Yoga, or do both, as the weeks progress. Many people discover yoga for the first time when they are pregnant – in which case a specific Pregnancy class is ideal.
Pregnancy can be an exciting time when women enjoy their changing bodies, but it also often brings physical and emotional challenges. Yoga for Pregnancy is a gentle, effective way to support your body and mind, addressing common causes of discomfort, encouraging babies into the ‘optimal’ position and practising positions and breathing techniques that can be used during labour and birth.
Yoga strengthens the body, toning muscles in the back, hips, and abdomen which are essential for carrying the growing baby and preparing for childbirth. Gentle stretches can improve flexibility and posture, making it easier for your body to adapt to the changes in weight and balance as your baby grows and helping to avoid common pregnancy discomforts like back pain. Yoga promotes good circulation, helping to reduce swelling and discomfort, especially in the legs and feet. Breathing exercises and meditation calm the mind, reducing anxiety and promoting mental well-being. And many pregnancy yoga poses focus on the pelvic region, helping prepare your body for childbirth by encouraging flexibility and strength.
And one of the best things that you will gain from attending Yoga for Pregnancy? A wonderfully supportive network of friends experiencing the joys and struggles of pregnancy at the same time as you!
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