Saturday, May 18, 2013

Top 5 Yoga Poses For Pregnant Women

By Sam Milner


Pregnancy brings both fear and joy to parents. Most women are afraid of the changes their bodies are going through. They have to deal with breathing problems, nausea, fatigue, painful leg cramps, and mood swings. Certain yoga poses are specifically designed for expectant mothers. They may help release the discomfort of pregnancy and prepare your body for childbirth.

Check out these five yoga poses for expectant moms:

Cobbler's pose - Baddha Konasana, also known as the cobbler's pose, improves balance and reduces back pain. This exercise opens your hips and gives your child more space to move around in the uterus. It also stretches your upper legs and tones your hips and thighs.

Child's pose - This resting pose is also known as balasana. It relaxes the body and helps reduce back pain. The child's pose can be extremely beneficial when you're stressed or anxious. It releases tension in the back and shoulders, regulates blood circulation, and stretches your spine.

Yoga squat - Malasana or the yoga squat is one of the safest and most effective yoga poses for pregnant women. It improves balance, tones your legs, and opens your hips. It also aids in digestion and increases flexibility. The yoga squat relieves constipation, relaxes your nervous system, and stimulates blood circulation.

Eagle pose - This balancing pose opens your hips and shoulders. It's the only posture that opens up 14 of the largest joints in the body. Also known as garudasana, the eagle pose improves focus and strengthens the right and left hemispheres of the brain.

Hero pose - Virasana or the hero pose is the starting point for several asanas. It's recommended for pregnant women, as well as for those with asthma, poor digestion, and high blood pressure. This exercise stretches your ankles, hips, and thighs, which is extremely beneficial during pregnancy.




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