What is the difference between pregnant women yoga and general yoga?

The main focus of yoga for pregnant women is on activities on the lower back, spine and lower body. In addition to alleviating the back pain caused by pregnancy, it also allows expectant moms to find strength in their lower abdomen and thighs. This kind of exercise will make production easier.

Some people may ask, wouldn't it be more painful to do yoga if you have difficulty moving while pregnant? What is the difference between pregnant women's yoga and general yoga?

That's right, although the stomach is not big in the early stages of pregnancy, symptoms such as morning sickness and nausea are enough. Some people may have unstable embryo implantation, and they cannot move around. Therefore, pregnant women will try to avoid extending the abdomen and bending forward movements in general yoga.

When is the best time to start doing yoga for pregnant women?

The answer is that it is best after the first three months of danger.

In the first three months of pregnancy, because the implantation of the embryo has not yet been completely stabilized, the body is in an unstable period of pregnancy at this time. Too strenuous or extended movements can easily cause the mother to miscarry. Too much exercise will not make the body feel better, but it will make the body more uncomfortable. Therefore, I suggest that expectant moms wait until the middle period of pregnancy is gradually stable to practice yoga.

Another person may ask, is it really impossible to "move" during the first three months of pregnancy? So what should I do when morning sickness makes people uncomfortable?

Although you cannot do extended yoga, you can still use yoga rest and breathing to relieve symptoms at this time. Yoga breathing is particularly useful for stabilizing emotions, relaxing muscles, and using the body to communicate quietly with your baby. Regarding the breathing method of yoga for pregnant women, I will make a special introduction and practice in this book.

Backache during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon. What magical power does yoga have to relieve these disturbing symptoms?

Yes, sore back pain is the "sweet" experience of being a mother. Hormone secretion during pregnancy makes the pelvis loose and the lower back tissue structure becomes loose. In addition, the weight of the baby makes the mommy's center of gravity tilt forward, and the back naturally bears a lot of pressure. In order to support the baby, the muscles of the shoulders and back will also thicken, making it look like a tiger and bear.

Through yoga stretching movements, such as kneeling cat breathing, side stretching, etc., not only can it relieve tense and painful muscles, yoga breathing can also help stretch ribs and strengthen the elasticity of the chest and back muscles, allowing mommy to emotionally stabilize, relax muscles and regulate blood pressure.

In addition to backache, many moms often feel breathless and constipation after pregnancy, which can be improved through yoga for pregnant women.

Mild yoga for pregnant women can increase cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation and metabolism, reduce fatigue caused by increased oxygen demand during pregnancy and asthma caused by poor breathing.

Many moms even cause the uterus to compress the gastrointestinal tract because the baby grows up day by day, causing esophageal reflux or constipation. Many yoga moves for pregnant women can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help defecation and exhaust, and reduce flatulence and constipation problems.

Yoga for pregnant women can also control weight and improve edema

Pregnancy makes some mommies have swollen hands and feet, which look like a big balloon from a distance. The deformation of the appearance is often difficult for moms who love beauty to accept it. This is all because after pregnancy, the progesterone in the body begins to increase to help the embryo implant stably. But progesterone can also increase the concentration of sodium in the urine, causing edema. Yoga for pregnant women can improve blood circulation and metabolism in the body, reduce edema during pregnancy, and give moms a good look. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)