Posts Tagged ‘yoga during pregnancy’

Do’s and Don’ts of Prenatal Yoga Practicing

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

For a woman the best part of her life is the pregnancy period. Every woman cherish this dream of being pregnant and when it happens she leaves no room to take the best care of herself as well as the unborn baby. A woman becomes too much aware of her body when she gets pregnant. Prenatal yoga or yoga during pregnancy protects the child and the mother from any complications as well as ensures a calm feeling of connection during the entire birth process. But without taking guidance from a qualified prenatal yoga instructor it might turn dangerous for the mother and the child. One can also take help of the huge collection of prenatal yoga DVD offered at Spirit Voyage. Pregnancy yoga DVD is very much helpful as these contain necessary as well as proper guidance of what to do and what not to do during this vital period of a woman’s life.

Yoga DVDIf a expecting mother is, for the first time, doing yoga during her pregnancy, she should at first consult her obgyn physician before and after the pregnancy period. if the physician approves then only she can go with the yoga practicing. There are some pros and cons which a would-be-mother must keep in mind while doing yoga poses. An efficient and experienced instructor can provide proper instructions as he will better know the changes that take place in a expectant woman’s body during the different stages of pregnancy. It is better to avoid bouncing or jumping like exercises. Few of the slow Hatha yoga poses are also advised to be avoided. Advise should be taken before trying out Kundalini yoga or other not-so-easy yoga forms. One can incorporate some soothing yoga music or meditation music while doing yoga as the calm tunes help to relax the mind and body of the pregnant woman.

DVDs on pregnancy contain detailed illustrations of all the poses and postures as well as the breathing techniques which are very much helpful for both the expectant mother and the unborn one. Sometimes video demonstrations with voice instructions are put in those DVDs to provide the fullest help and comfort to the practitioners. The whole pregnancy period is usually divided into three semesters. DVDs available at Spirit Voyage are likewise segmented in first, second and third semesters. In the first semester the would-be-mom can practice the standing postures which will tone and strengthen the leg muscles. For the second semester, laying back yoga poses are advisable as these poses increase the blood flow to the uterus. Pillow can also be used as a safe prop to prevent interruption in circulation. And in the third semester, when any kind movement is literally impossible, one can just continue those exercises which are comfortable for her. Some newest release by Spirit Voyage such as Yoga Para Embarazadas / Prenatal Yoga DVD or Prenatal Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for Mothers to Be DVD and many more are there to offer the mothers to be complete protection and care.

Some valuable tips which should be kept in mind while doing prenatal yoga are given here. Lying on the stomach and doing back bends or inverted yoga positions are strict no-no for the pregnant woman. Abdominal twisting exercises must be avoided as these can can change the position of the baby by squeezing the midsection. Any yoga poses which can give pressure on the abdomen must not be practiced. Poses for stretching abs are not advisable for a pregnant woman as it may cause trouble in birthing. Breathing exercises can be done in any stages of pregnancy.

Apart from offering prenatal and postnatal yoga DVDs, this online music company is also rich with its vast collection of yoga music, meditation music and CDs and DVDs on each and every forms of yoga be it Hatha Yoga, Raj Yoga, Kundalini yoga or Ashtanga yoga.

Benefits of yoga during pregnancy

Friday, January 15th, 2010

The ancient Vedic art and philosophy, yoga, is all about experiencing the oneness with the God. It is also the way of finding peace of mind and controlling the mind all by ownself. Be it Hatha yoga or Ashtanga yoga or Kundalini yoga – Yoga enriches the life with divine tranquility and takes one to a higher level of spiritualism. Yoga is a blessing for all, criss-crossing age or sex. This ancient art is very much popular among all for its beneficial and life-enriching qualities. Women find it truly helpful in the most important phase of their life i.e. during pregnancy. For ages yoga has been practiced by pregnant women to avoid any kind of complications during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga ensures pain-free and smooth delivery. And if some soothing yoga music can be included in yoga practicing, it delivers better result.

Benefits of yogaApart from being in shape and staying healthy, yoga has lot more to offer to the expecting mothers in their most crucial as well as vulnerable stage of life. Many and many women are opting for prenatal yoga for a relaxed and comfortable birthing. It gives protection to both the mother and the baby. By practicing yoga the mother-to-be can learn to rediscover her own inner strength as well as how to ensure herself and her baby’s overall well being. It is very normal for women to experience fear of pregnancy which sometimes leads to a serious problem. Yoga practiced with meditation music, is also beneficial to overcome this fear of pregnancy. For those expecting mothers who cannot join a yoga class, various prenatal yoga DVDs available at Spirit Voyage, can be of great help.

Meditation is a part of yoga. Meditation is the way to develop a favorable mindset which is very much necessary in this period. Because the happiness of the mother-to-be has great influence in the positive growth of the fetus. So, yoga or meditation helps to develop a positive attitude by controlling any kind of mood-swings and thus it creates a balance in the mind. Yoga music plays a very important role here. The soothing tunes of the spiritual music fills up the mind with divine purity. Regular meditation makes the woman ready for the childbirth. Whereas the breathing exercises provide more oxygen to the baby in the womb. And above all, the sacred tunes of meditation music will shower the divine blessing to the mother and her child.

Yoga MusicPracticing yoga during pregnancy promises two vital task, natural child birth and minimal pain during delivery. It also ensures some post-delivery benefits like getting into the right shape, maintaining the proper body weight and strengthening both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor. Yoga helps to get a flexible body which will be able to adjust the changes during pregnancy and post-pregnancy. So, weave the sweet memories of tension-free pregnancy with the yoga DVDs and books offered by Spirit Voyage. Birth Without Violence by Frederick Leboyer, The Awakening by Donna Amrita Davidge, Yoga Para Despues del Embarazo / Postnatal Yoga DVD by Natalie Stawsky, Postnatal Kundalini Yoga for New Mothers DVD by Gurmukh, Baby and Mom Pre Natal Yoga DVD by Gurmukh etc. are some of the yoga CDs and DVDs which are perfect for pregnant women.

Apart from these prenatal and post-natal DVDs, Spirit Voyage also has a huge collection of spiritual music CDs and DVDs. A huge number of CDs, DVDs and books are available on every form of yoga, be it Kundalini yoga or Hatha yoga. The renowned spiritual singers like Deva Premal, Snatam Kaur, Wah!, Donna De Lory and Gurmukh have lent their pure soulful voices in these albums.