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Pregnancy is very important & most beautiful thing in a women’s life. Yoga plays a very vital role in pregnancy. Yoga helps you keep in shape during & after pregnancy .It is full of changes in a women’s body as well as challenges. Many women begin to feel overwhelmed or out of control during the course of their pregnancy. During pregnancy there are certain changes like such as weight gain, morning sickness and decreased sexuality can bring about feelings of depression and can cause a woman to have a low self-image. Yoga can refocus and balance a woman's energy, helping her shift into a more positive mind state. Practicing yoga during pregnancy is not just about staying in shape, but also in good physical, emotional and spiritual health, thereby promoting a healthy you and a healthy baby. Many women believe that yoga helps them prepare for the stress of labor, birth and motherhood. Focusing on your baby while meditating brings you closer to your baby and helps you bond with your little one. Generally, pregnant mums who do yoga exercises appear healthier, both in mind and body. Their bodies are more flexible, and more elastic, which in turn can help to reduce labor pain. The stretching exercises relieve aches and pains. Yoga helps to prepare for the birth - it encourages breath and body awareness, reduces worry and teaches women to adapt to new situations. Yoga can help women get through their pregnancy with minimal discomfort. It also helps the birth and post-delivery stages. Pregnant women should practice yoga only after consulting the instructor. They should pay attention not to overstretch the body - the ligaments around the joints become loose and soft during pregnancy. The abdomen should stay relaxed at all times. No kind of pain or nausea should be felt during or after yoga. If this happens, you should stop exercising and contact your doctor or instructor. There are many benefits of yoga during pregnancy such as: Yoga improves blood circulation; lower the back pain in the third trimester & helps in better blood pressure management. Specific asanas help to tackle common problems like nausea, constipation, gas, backache and depression. Regular practice of breathing techniques trains the mind to stay calm and manage pain better, thereby making delivery easier for you. Meditation helps you deal with mood swings and increases your sense of self-awareness. Yoga continues to have benefits after pregnancy, too. Postnatal yoga, which can be started about six weeks after the birth, strengthens abdominal muscles and helps you to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape faster. Warning: If you feel any kind of pain, stress or uneasiness, while practicing yoga with your instructor or at an Yoga retreats, immediately stop the exercise and consult your doctor. Wish you a happy and safe pregnancy
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