Geeta Yoga - Illuminating Lives

Yogic science believes that if a woman has been living a healthy disciplined lifestyle, she will have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. The practice of asanas and pranayama is a time tested, natural and holistic discipline,  for nurturing good health during and after pregnancy. These holistic techniques use the inherent powers of healing; they insist on making some lifestyle changes that will promote good health without taking any medication. Yoga helps the mother-to-be adjust and adapt well to the physiological and psychological changes and nourish the body and mind with positive energies. Symptoms such as morning sickness, nausea, back pain, fatigue and lethargy are well managed and the women can sail through this phase with absolute ease. The mother-to-be and the growing fetus are protected from all diseases. A regular and dedicated practitioner develops the right attitude and right strength, to face the challenges of labor and delivery.

Asana Advantage Asana practice is a low-impact exercise and does not harm the woman or her growing fetus. The internal organs function well, hormones are balanced, the pelvic floor flexibility is enhanced, and the uterus, ovaries and bladder receive proper blood supply. Congestions and pressures are removed and space is created in and around the uterus for the baby to grow properly. Over time the vaginal and cervical wall become elastic and the pubic bone becomes supple leading to normal delivery without any complications. After delivery, the women get back to their normal health much faster and cope well with their new lives.

Pranayama Advantage Pranayama is as important as asana practice. Breath is life and breathing is the only way one gets oxygen for the cells. Everyday regular practice, enhances lung capacity, increases oxygen in the cells, refreshes the brain and re-charges all the systems with positive energies. The mother-to-be will have a healthy body and a calm mind. The fetus will grow healthy without any complications in a comfortable and peaceful environment. After delivery mother will regain her normal health much faster; mother’s milk will be sufficient and there will no difficulties in feeding the baby.

Special Note It is mandatory that yoga is practiced with a knowledgeable teacher who will intelligently sequence the asanas based on the trimester and the condition of the mother-to-be. All the pelvic floor stretching and strengthening asanas standing, reclining and sitting must be practiced throughout pregnancy. During the first trimester, all the asanas can be practiced. If there are health issues or history of miscarriage, then  specific asanas prescribed by the teacher must be practiced. In the second and third trimesters, the practice must be gentler with more awareness; some asanas must be avoided and this is based on the woman’s health condition. However, the practitioners can identify the asanas that cause discomfort and can discontinue their practice.  With regular practice, there will be no symptoms of nausea and indigestion, thyroid problems, back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, varicose veins or other problems that are common during this phase. Inverted asanas are very beneficial for the mother and the growing baby as they bring the real essence of practice – high energy and good health. These asanas are difficult and must be learnt and practiced with a knowledgeable yoga teacher in order to avoid discomfort and damage. Women, who have been practicing yoga much before their pregnancy, will be at a greater advantage. They will have deep awareness about their body, and will make the right adjustments and can experience the real rejuvenation.

Geeta’s Prenatal Classes consist of a small group. Each session will be for a little over an hour.  She has designed a specific sequence which includes standing, reclining, sitting and inverted asanas followed by 20 minutes of pranayama.