Practicing yoga in the water makes mom healthier

Actress Hu Jing's yoga in water has become a lot of hype in recent times. Many mothers are rushing to imitate her maintenance methods. But whether it is safe for pregnant women to practice yoga in water? Today, let Xiaobian come to reveal the benefits of yoga in water for pregnant women.

Water yoga can be easily controlled by expectant mothers

"The characteristics of water, coupled with the characteristics of yoga, make underwater yoga a suitable exercise for expectant mothers and can be easily controlled by them." Wu Zhenwei, a coach and training instructor of the Hangzhou Yoga Association, gave the reporter a positive answer: Water yoga is indeed suitable for expectant mothers to practice. In foreign countries, many women choose water yoga as a sport during pregnancy. If we can sum it up in one sentence, it would be-"Aqua yoga is an excellent exercise for expectant mothers."

For her mother, where does the advantages of underwater yoga come from? Wu Zhenwei explained: This is determined by the characteristics of water and yoga.

Specifically, the buoyancy of water reduces the pressure on joints, bones, and ligaments in the water. With the help of the buoyancy of water, the expectant mother's "extra burden" is naturally reduced in the water. When she returns to a normal state, it will be much easier to move; On the other hand, yoga is an exercise that focuses on breathing. By choosing a stretching posture, the expectant mother's body and mind can be relaxed and exercised, and uneasiness and tension can be effectively alleviated.

"Many people think that underwater yoga is very mysterious and is a sport that only stars enjoy. In fact, underwater yoga is suitable for every ordinary person." Wu Zhenwei believes that aquatic yoga is an exercise that expectant mothers can boldly try.

Yoga classes for expectant mothers are still blank

Although aquatic yoga is one of the best options for expectant mothers to exercise, the reporter learned from many sources that there is currently no aquatic yoga class specifically for expectant mothers.

"For mothers, practicing yoga in the water will have higher requirements on water quality. In addition to keeping the water temperature at around 27 degrees, the cleanliness requirements of the water are also high, otherwise it will cause harm to the health of pregnant women. In addition, the requirements for yoga instructors are also relatively high. This makes the cost of running the gym very high." In interviews, many yoga instructors told reporters that this is why it is difficult to open classes for expectant mothers.

"If conditions permit, expectant mothers can practice on their own." Wu Zhenwei gave expectant mothers a detailed exercise "prescription": the depth of the pool is lower than the chest; the water temperature is about 27 degrees; absolutely avoid being hit by others during practice; each practice time is within 20 minutes (yoga and swimming basics can be extended appropriately); pay attention to balance, you can choose to practice on the pool wall first; pay attention to keeping warm from the swimming pool to the locker room.

"It is best to start practicing water yoga one year before pregnancy, so that you will be more accustomed to the feeling of water during pregnancy. Don't do difficult movements. The simplest yoga movements can be combined with accurate breathing to achieve the best results." Wu Zhenwei emphasized that expectant mothers who have no foundation in yoga and swimming must be accompanied by professionals when practicing; if they have foundation, they must also pay attention to the principles of safety and appropriateness. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)