The Importance of Practising Yoga during Pregnancy

Yoga Asana's, Meditation and relaxation techniques will make a woman happier, calmer, healthier, and more resilient to external challenges that can interrupt the flow of oxytocin "the love drug" to the mother and baby. The aim of the yoga practise during pregnancy is to strengthen her health and spiritual powers as well as to increase her wisdom of her body and the changes that naturally take place during this transformative time.

Breathing
One of the most important aspects of life is Prana - Life Force - the organic energy that forms the currents of the subtle body, the life force of all creation. A woman's breath, will send a powerful force of consciousness to the placenta - the baby's advocate and will move the baby into formation in all aspects: physical, emotional and spiritual. Conscious breathing will help a woman to calm her mind and her baby and the mechanisms that she uses will not only aid her for the birthing process, but will also maintain her oxytocin levels.

Ardha Chandrasana


Moon pose

The benefits of this posture are very good for pregnancy. The hips become open, as you sink into the pelvic muscles. There is a sense of balance and power and the practise gives a good stretch through not only the front of the body but also the lower back.

Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana


Legs spread stretch pose

This posture provides an excellent stretch to the inside of the legs, hamstrings and inner thighs. The baby always is accomodated for during the practise and therefore the thighs apart is exceptionally beneficial. The spine is straight and extended to keep the energy flowing through the Sushuma Nadi (the central column of the spine), and to calm the Nervous System.