Focus on pregnancy yoga practice

Many mothers choose to do yoga during pregnancy to soothe the body and provide midwifery. So what issues should we pay attention to when practicing yoga for pregnant women to avoid injuries? Here are a few key points to master when practicing yoga during pregnancy:

1. The body's center of gravity changes during pregnancy, so when practicing yoga movements, you can use walls and chairs to support them, or you can ask family or friends to help maintain balance. Teacher Lin Yunzhen suggested that pregnant women should avoid practicing yoga alone to avoid accidents.

2. Whenever lifting the left and right sides, after the right side is completed, the left side needs to be practiced again with repeated movements. Secondly, choose yoga movements according to your ability, and arrange to relax every time you complete a posture until your breathing and heartbeat return to normal. If you feel any discomfort, you should stop practicing immediately.

3.. When practicing left-to-right twisting posture, be careful not to squeeze it into your abdomen. The focus is on twisting the upper spine, ribs and shoulders, and do not do too deep twisting.

4. Just breathe normally during practice, and never hold your breath.

5. It is not advisable to practice yoga after just having a full meal or on an empty stomach. It is best to practice yoga 1 to 2 hours after a meal.

6. In the late stages of pregnancy, because the stomach is already very large, the supine position may easily cause discomfort to pregnant women. You can lie on your side or place soft cushions below half of your buttocks.

Do not wear shoes and socks during exercise, choose ventilated cotton sweat-absorbing clothing, and replenish moisture at the right time.

After practice, it is best to take a big rest. When getting up, you should roll your body to the side, stand up with your hands and sit down, then kneel on one leg, and slowly stand up. (Internship Editor: Yan Lili)