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[sambhav789-blog]

"Yoga Poses to Avoid During Pregnancy: Essential Guidelines for Expecting Moms"

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. Many expecting mothers turn to yoga as a way to enhance their well-being, reduce stress, and prepare for childbirth. While yoga can be incredibly beneficial during pregnancy, it’s essential to be mindful of certain poses that may pose risks to both the mother and the developing baby. Here’s a guide to help you navigate your yoga practice safely.

Understanding the Changes

During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant changes, including hormonal fluctuations, shifts in balance, and increased joint laxity. These changes can affect your stability and flexibility, making it crucial to adapt your yoga practice accordingly. Certain poses that were once comfortable may become unsafe as your pregnancy progresses.

Poses to Avoid

Deep Twists: Poses that require deep twisting, such as Revolved Triangle or Twisted Chair, can put pressure on the abdomen and restrict blood flow to the uterus. Instead, opt for gentle seated twists that allow for a softer movement.

Inversions: While some practitioners may feel comfortable with inversions like Headstand or Handstand, these poses can disrupt balance and increase the risk of falling. Focus on grounding poses that keep you connected to the earth.

Backbends: Intense backbends, such as Wheel or Camel pose, can overstretch the abdominal muscles and lower back. Consider gentler alternatives like Cat-Cow or Child’s Pose, which provide a gentle stretch without strain.

Balance Poses: Poses that require balancing on one leg, like Tree Pose or Warrior III, can be challenging as your center of gravity shifts. Use a wall or chair for support or modify these poses to maintain stability.

Core-Intensive Poses: Poses that engage the core heavily, such as Plank or Boat Pose, may not be suitable as the pregnancy progresses. Focus on gentle core engagement through poses like Cat-Cow or Side-Lying Leg Lifts.

Listening to Your Body

Every pregnancy is unique, and what feels good for one person may not feel right for another. Always listen to your body and consult with your healthcare provider or a certified prenatal yoga instructor before starting or modifying your practice. If a pose causes discomfort or strain, it’s essential to back off and choose an alternative.

Benefits of Safe Practice

Practicing yoga during pregnancy can offer numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, reduced anxiety, and enhanced body awareness. By choosing the right poses and avoiding those that could pose risks, you can create a safe and supportive environment for both you and your baby.

Conclusion

Yoga can be a wonderful addition to your pregnancy journey, providing a sense of calm and physical strength. By being mindful of the poses you practice and avoiding those that may be unsafe, you can enjoy a fulfilling and safe yoga experience. Always prioritize your comfort and well-being, and embrace this special time in your life with positivity and mindfulness.

[chaptersstudio]

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A prenatal yoga class is specifically designed to cater to the unique needs and physical conditions of pregnant women. These classes offer a gentle and safe form of exercise that focuses on stretching, breathing techniques, and relaxation to help expectant mothers maintain physical health and prepare for childbirth. Prenatal yoga courses typically include modified yoga poses that accommodate a growing belly, alleviate common pregnancy discomforts, and promote overall well-being. Additionally, they often emphasize pelvic floor exercises, which can be beneficial for labor and postpartum recovery. Joining prenatal yoga courses can provide pregnant women with a supportive community, expert guidance from qualified instructors, and an opportunity to connect with their bodies and their babies during this special time.

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[shebirth]

Embrace the joy of walking during pregnancy! Walking is a gentle and effective way to stay active, boost your mood, and support your baby's health.

Taking regular walks not only benefits your physical health but also offers a great opportunity to connect with your growing baby. Feel the fresh air, enjoy the movement, and cherish this special time in your pregnancy journey. Let’s step into a healthier, happier pregnancy together

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[katefitwithkatebridgeman]

Working out whilst pregnant offers lots of benefits for you and your baby! 🙌🏻

Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe, but there are a few precautions you'll want to follow to work out safely during pregnancy...

1. If you're new to exercise, start off slowly. If you're not used to working out regularly already, you could cause yourself an injury by overdoing it.

2. If you already workout on a regular basis, it's a good time to maintain your fitness level, but probably not the time to increase it or push for PB's.

3. Modify your workouts to prenatal safe exercises. You want to make sure the exercise you are doing is safe, yet still effective. Talk to a prenatal fitness professional if you're unsure.

4. Never exercise to the point of exhaustion, listen to your body. Stop exercising if you feel like something is wrong, any aches/ pains or strains, and speak to your doctor.

5. Keeping hydrated is important, so make sure you drink up. Make sure you sip on plenty of water during and after your workouts, especially in warm weather.

6. If you're attending a fitness class or have a personal trainer, make sure you inform them that you are expecting so they can help you perform the workout safely.

There's lots of ways to keep fit during pregnancy. If you’re at all unsure what’s safe, always confirm with your doctor!

At Sweaty Mama we have pregnancy safe classes with fully qualified pre & postnatal fitness instructors! If you'd like to come along and try a class, get in touch or click the link in the bio to book...

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You'll Have Lots of Feelings About These Pregnant Bellies "Disappearing"

A post shared by The Bloom Method™ (@thebloommethod) on Jan 30, 2017 at 7:20am PST Buckle up, y'all, because "suck it in" is about to take on a whole new meaning. The Bloom Method fitness program based in Boulder, CO, specializes in pre and postnatal exercise, and its "belly pumping" videos are about to give you an abundance of feelings. In the videos (above and below), pregnant mamas can be seen engaging in deep core breathing exercises, which are said to help moms' bodies in a number of different ways. Really though, it just looks like their pregnant bellies disappear - pregnant one second, totally normal-looking the next. Bloom Method's founder, Brooke Cates, went into the details of the benefits of this program in a post to Instagram. Belly pumping aka diaphragmatic breathing with deep core engagement! Why do we think EVERY expecting mother should be adding this to her daily regimen? * Helps to maintain a connection to the deep core muscles throughout pregnancy (pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, and multifidus). * Decreases low back and pelvic pain due to the deep core's ability to stabilize the spine and pelvis. * Decreases your chance of abdominal separation by creating a balancing effect of the inhale, creating space for the baby, and the exhale, maintaining strength in the muscles of the deep core. * Helps teach women how to effectively PUSH during labor. Knowing how to use your deep core during the pushing phase of birth speeds up pushing time by over 70 percent. * Provides more stability postpartum while speeding up healing times during this rehabilitative stage. * Keeps the expecting woman in parasympathetic nervous system, providing de-stressing signals to her and baby. Add belly pumps to workouts or do throughout your day to create more balance and strength to your pregnancy. Try while driving, sitting at your desk, brushing your teeth, cooking, etc. We're still so floored at these videos we're not even sure if we'd try this out ourselves, but apparently it's completely safe - the baby slips into mom's rib cage on the deep exhale. Let us know if this is something you've tried/would consider trying! Happy Spring Mamas! Our beautiful instructor Rachel tapping into her deep core on her stunning hike this afternoon! Do you connect to your changing core in both exercise & daily movements? Do you know what intra-abdominal pressure is and how to maintain appropriate pressure in your abdomen whether pregnant or not? Are you aware that incorrect intra-abdominal pressure throughout your pregnancy (or after) can increase your chances of having diastasis Recti, PF prolapse & incontinence? Simple re-patterning can shift all of this while providing better results through exercise & other movement modalities. The Bloom Method wants to help you with all of this... pregnancy doesn't have to cause pain, it doesn't have to be complicated, It doesn't have to create a sense of disconnect within your body and it most certainly shouldn't make you feel any other way than Empowered & Strong! Shifting unnecessary movement & breathing patterns will provide more joy & awareness in your body than you may have imagined! TBM Belly Pumps are a must for all mamas, while we teach a series of deep core engagement exercises these are super yummy and easy for any woman to incorporate into her pregnancy! Adding BP's to your day may feel weird at first as most of us are chest breathers before we draw awareness to the imporantace of diaphragmatic breathing. Stick with it and be patient... your body came into this world breathing this way, it just has to remember 😜 We know you want to feel better during pregnancy (no pelvic or low back pain), decrease your chance of abdominal separation & PF prolapse or incontinence, become more aware of your deep core in ALL movements; not just your workout, build a stronger relationship with your PF outside of the dreaded kegel, & better understand how to use your deep core in the pushing phase of labor - making your pushing time drastically less, and heal quicker and safely pp! Give it a try and feel free to reach out if you need guidance- #fitpregnancy #fitbump #bellypump #thebloommethod #fitpregnancy #pregnancyfitness #pregnancyexercise #prenatalexercise #prenatalfitness #strongasamother A post shared by The Bloom Method™ (@thebloommethod) on Mar 20, 2017 at 3:16pm PDT http://bit.ly/2pQTYmX

[katefitwithkatebridgeman]

Exercising throughout pregnancy is not only beneficial for you, but for your baby too! 🤰🏻

Every woman is different in what they experience when pregnant, so make sure you take part in prenatal fitness that suits your needs and requirements.

Exercising during pregnancy can:

✔️ Help you maintain a healthy pregnancy weight

✔️ Boost your mood

✔️ Reduce your aches & pains

✔️ Help you sleep better

✔️ Improve your baby's health

✔️ Lower your blood pressure

If you're looking to exercise whilst pregnant, why not try one of our classes! All our instructors are Pre & Post Natal Qualified and can advise you on the safest exercises & classes to take part in.

Get in touch or click the link in the bio to find out more... 📩

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Camel pose with Exhale Yoga School in Prenatal Benefits: ✓gives a sweet stretch to the quadriceps muscles that relieves leg pain & knee pain. . ✓prepares body for expansion. It limbers your shoulders + opens the chest + lower back more flexible. . ✓In last months your baby drops down near pelvis & your body feels heavy + tired that time Camel pose relieves pain. ✓gets your blood moving around the body to improve your energy. . ✓Whenever you feel heavy, tired or in need of a energy add Camel in practice. . #yoga #prenatalyoga #prenatalexercise #pregnant #pregnancy #babyhealthnut #motivation #pregnancylife #bumpoftheday #impregnant #23weeks #healtnutnutrition #healthnutfam #babyacorn #healthypregnancy #yogainindia #7months #thirdtrimester #yogainahmedabad2020 #novemberbaby #healthnut #YogaWithSamarth #fitpregnancy #prenatal #ExhaleYogaSchool #pregnancyexercise #fitmama #babybump . ExhaleYogaSchool.com 9909001048 (at Exhale Yoga School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGROg-inYPG/?igshid=1g2p6j6guunxj