Motherhood is the greatest blessing to a woman. Right from the day of conception this feeling enriches a woman soul. It is an almost a divine fulfilment. But it is important for her to adjust her mind to the inevitable changes so that she stays calm. Each step and thought will shape the health of both the mother and the baby as well.
Fears and apprehensions cloud the mind of a pregnant woman. An array of responsibilities that were never handled before leaves her indecisive most of the times. This indecisiveness affects the level of hormones majorly. That in return affects the health of the mother and the baby.
This means an added care is required for every single aspect of this new life. Dietary intake, health care, well-timed visit to doctors and a sound compilation of pre and post-natal knowledge are various dimensions to be taken into consideration.
Yoga plays an imperative role to overcome not only health issues but it keeps a mother-to-be in a relaxed manner. No wonder, in the good old days, mothers were encouraged to impart some Samskaras(impressions) to the child within , from the day of conception. Following “Yam & Niyam” (one of the eight limbs of Yoga), she opens her path towards selflessness, egolessness and spiritual understanding, that are involuntarily inherited by the child.
It has been medically vouched that a female who knows correct breathing, whose lungs, heart and muscles are in good condition, who pays special attention to the posture has a much easier and safer delivery and a much fast recovery. It has been world widely advised to follow “Yogic Culture” (asanas and sattvic diet) to quieten the mind and enthuse the pregnant woman with positivity and energy. The spine’s flexibility and strength are important during pregnancy. Therefore, various stretches and asanas practices should be inculcated in daily routine. These practices are divided as per three trimesters.
Asanas like Sukhasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana, Yastikasana, Parvatsana (in seated posture) can be practiced throughout pregnancy. However, asanas like Konasana, Hastpadasna, Ustrasana should be done till six months, only if comfortable. Hand exercises, Sukshma vyayama( few practices) should be practiced till nine months to avoid unnecessary bulging and pregnancy related diseases. A mother-to-be must master Yogic breathing techniques to keep the breath slow. Pre and Post-natal asanas should be done to get back into the shape. Asanas like Trikonasana, Hastapadangustasana, Halasana, Paschimottanasna are few asanas to be done. It is a wise decision to not to go on a drastic diet. Rather, give time to your body to lose weight.
This journey of motherhood is yoga and yoga in itself is motherhood for both a mother-to-be and a mother.
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