Geeta Yoga - Illuminating Lives

Yogic science believes that if a woman has been living a healthy and disciplined lifestyle, she will certainly have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Asanas and pranayama  are time tested natural tonic that nourish the body and mind during and after pregnancy.  They help the practitioner to adjust and adapt well to the physiological and psychological changes. Morning sickness, nausea, back pain, fatigue, lethargy and sleeplessness are managed and healed; women sail through this phase with absolute ease. This discipline protects the mother-to-be and the growing fetus from all diseases. It provides the mother-to-be, the right attitude and  strength, to boldly face the challenges of labor and delivery.

         

         

 

Asana Advantage  Asana practice is a low-impact system of self development;  it will not harm the woman or her growing fetus. The systems function well, hormone secretions are balanced, pelvic floor flexibility is enhanced, the uterus and ovaries receive proper blood supply and function well. The congestions, tensions and pressures are removed and space is created in and around the uterus for the baby to grow properly. The vaginal and cervical wall become elastic and the pubic bone becomes supple leading to normal delivery without complications.  After delivery women get back to their normal health much faster and adjust and adapt well to their new lives.

 

Pranayama Advantage  Pranayama is as important as asana practice.  Everyday practice, enhances lung capacity,  refreshes the brain and re-charges the systems with positive energies. The mother-to-be will enjoy good health and the fetus will grow healthy in a comfortable and peaceful environment. After the delivery, mother’s milk will be sufficient and there will no difficulties in feeding the baby.

 

Special Note  It is mandatory that pregnant women practice yoga with a guidance of a knowledgeable teacher who will intelligently sequence the asanas to suit the trimester and the health of the practitioner.  Standing, reclining and sitting asanas  that stretch and strengthen the pelvic floor can be practiced throughout the pregnancy.  If there is a history of miscarriage or any other problem, specific asanas prescribed by the yoga teacher must be practiced. In second and third trimesters, the practice must be more gentle while some asanas must be avoided. The practitioners will be able to identify the asanas that cause discomfort and can discontinue their practice.  Inverted asanas are very beneficial for the mother and the growing baby; they provide high energy. These asanas are difficult and must be learnt and practiced with a knowledgeable yoga teacher.

 

With everyday practice, there will be nausea and indigestion, thyroid problems, back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, varicose veins or other problems that are common during this phase.  Women, who have been practicing yoga much before their pregnancy, will be at a greater advantage.

 

Geeta’s Prenatal Classes is for one hour and it includes 15 minutes of pranayama.