| The prenatal yoga DVD have become part of the | | | | it. Lateral bend pose, head to knee pose and child pose |
| ancient art of yoga. They have been accepted as an | | | | also can be practised during pregnancy, as they have |
| important part of self care during pregnancy as many | | | | added benefits for pregnant women. The Warrior |
| believe that yoga is an excellent way to prepare | | | | pose is also highly recommended during pregnancy. All |
| oneself for pregnancy, child-birth and mother hood. | | | | these poses strengthen and relax the muscles, release |
| Many mothers to be elect to stay in shape with this | | | | tension and improve posture. |
| method. | | | | Deep breathing, which is an integral part of yoga, is a |
| The larger goal of yoga is the unison of body, mind | | | | must for releasing fatigue and has great benefits for |
| and spirit which is achieved by the effective | | | | both the mother-to-be and the foetus; deep breathing |
| synchronization of movement, breath and | | | | is also highly recommended by physicians during |
| consciousness. Yoga helps in the achievement of all | | | | delivery and is an integral part of the birthing process. |
| round development of the being including the physical, | | | | Yoga poses as one can learn on a prenatal yoga dvd |
| emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Yoga greatly | | | | can prepare a pregnant woman for the delivery by |
| helps during pregnancy as, during this prenatal period, | | | | providing mental tranquillity, allowing her to connect to |
| the body, mind as well as emotions undergo constant | | | | her inner self, building her strength as well as |
| changes. | | | | confidence. Yoga also teaches her to be more in |
| The lower back is one of the most common problem | | | | touch with her inner self which is required during |
| areas for pregnant women. A good prenatal yoga | | | | motherhood as well as the birthing process. Again, a |
| DVD will go over all the main areas of the body and | | | | well rounded prenatal yoga DVD will cover all the |
| how they can be best be worked with by the | | | | important areas. |
| expectant mother. Some of the yoga poses which | | | | The breathing, meditation and relaxation involved in |
| can benefit one during pregnancy are poses like Cat | | | | yoga can help her to stay calm and relaxed during |
| which relaxes the spine and increases the elasticity of | | | | labour and the birthing process. Yoga perfectly |
| the lower back. This can be very soothing and relaxing | | | | complement the preparation of a woman to confront |
| for a pregnant woman. This pose also improves the | | | | the physical and emotional changes without any |
| blood circulation. The Cat pose also allows the weight | | | | qualms. Because of its connection with spirituality, yoga |
| of the uterus to come off the pelvis as well as the | | | | serves as a context for a pregnant woman to |
| abdominal organs. | | | | understand that pregnancy and motherhood are much |
| A few poses mimic the common delivery positions. | | | | more than just a physical experience. |
| These can help relax parts of the back by lengthening | | | | |