Below are 10 tips or golden rules everyone should know before starting prenatal yoga
Regular practice
Prenatal yoga can be practiced daily if you feel like it but it's vital not to over exert yourself.
Build it up slowly
Try start with 15 - 20 minutes minimum at least twice a week and build it up gradually.
Gentle practice
Do not practice yoga rigorously. If you have prior yoga experience, perform poses to about 70 % of your pre-pregnancy ability. Do make the relevant modifications as your body changes and get enough rest.
Breathe naturally
Focus on maintaining natural breathing throughout your practice. This helps to connect both mind and body resulting in increased awareness and intuition.
Breathe easily
Ensure that you breathe easily and comfortably - enough to carry on a conversation.
Do not overstretch
The hormone called relaxin increases during pregnancy helping ligaments loosen in preparation for child birth. Muscle does not have the same elasticity as ligaments and tendons. Do not overstretch because once relaxin leaves the body, it will be hard to regain your shape.
Be stable
Always maintain a stable foundation going into, during and coming out of poses.
Stay positive
Be open minded and positive at all times. Motivate yourself to engage fully in your yoga session because the positive effects to both mind and body will be worth it.
Extra support
Use props such as chairs, walls and blocks for the extra support.
Adapting to energy
If you feel particularly low in energy, place your focus more on gentle postures as well as more breathing and relaxation.
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