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Yoga has much to offer moms-to-be: calming breathing and deep relaxation techniques; toning for buttocks and thigh muscles (making it easier to carry extra weight and to deliver in a squatting position); strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles (used in childbirth); help for some pregnancy-specific aches and pains, like lower back pain, and possibly edema.
Other bonuses include increased flexibility and stamina and improved balance and posture, says Jnani Chapman, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Mill Valley, CA. Plus, it's a safe form of exercise for most expectant women, although if you have a history of problems such as diabetes, hypertension, or miscarriage, you should avoid it.
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