The period of pregnancy is most crucial in the life of every woman. If a woman stays fit and healthy during her pregnancy period she is likely to give birth to a healthy child. If she is suffering from any chronic disease it is the time when she should take total care for herself, if not for her then at least for her baby. Some physical exercises can be very helpful for a pregnant woman to stay fit. As fast movement of body parts could be risky during pregnancy, women should opt for yoga. There are several Pregnancy yoga ashanas that a pregnant woman should perform daily.
One of the main advantages of practicing yoga exercise during pregnancy is that it will help a woman to strengthen her body and mind simultaneously. As the main purpose of yoga is to connect the body with the mind, the yoga ashanas or postures are just ideal for a pregnant woman. However, it is very essential to mention here that general yoga exercises can be performed by a woman only for the first two months of pregnancy. After that, she can practice some special exercises or ashanas like Pranayama, Vajrasana, Padmasana and Sukhasana and Shavasana.
Pranayama is very helpful for pregnant women. If a woman has a severe breathing problem then Pranayama is the best remedy for her. Pregnant women should perform this yoga posture at least twice a day. Pranayama is very easy to perform. You just need to close one nostril and exhale strongly from the other for at least half a minute and then do the reverse. The whole process should be repeated for at least five minutes.
Vajrasana is also a very easy and helpful physical exercise for a pregnant woman. You just need to fold your both knees and place your hip on the two heels. Sit straight and then relax your hands on your knees. Vajrasana facilitates proper digestion of food especially when the space in the intestine is reduced by an enlarged uterus that makes digestion difficult.
Padmasana or Lotuspose should be performed by pregnant women for at least three to five minutes at a stretch. For performing Padmasana you should sit straight and stretch your legs in front. Then place your right foot on the upper thigh and the left foot on the right thigh.
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Shavasana is very easy to perform but is a very useful exercise for reducing breathing problems. Shavasana which is also known as the Corpus pose is an exercise where you have to lie on the back spreading your hands and legs just like a corpse. Keep your neck in a comfortable position, breathe normally and concentrate on each of your body parts starting from the toe.
Apart from these, Sukhasana is also a yoga posture that pregnant women may perform to avoid menstrual disorders in the post-delivery period. Besides, regular morning and evening walks and moderate exercises for limbs, back and abdomen should also be performed by pregnant women to stay fit.
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