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Achievements of Yoga Poses
Posted by Maya in Exercises during pregnancy on July 27, 2012
Yoga is best defined as a science through which an individual gets to attain harmony and physical balance which also includes that of the mind as well as the soul. This system enables us to achieve the right kind of philosophy and personal happiness. In order to attain this oneness, there has to be a powerful psychological discipline together with ancient theories. Yoga is made up of various workouts of poses.
Such kinds of poses include that of a cat or cow. These poses are connected and require you to start getting on all fours across the floor. This is followed by having the back arched on an upright position similar to that of a cornered cat and lowering your back which gives you the pose of a cow.
Out of the different types of exercises, the forward bend is quite common and is known to be quite effective when it comes to the stretching of various muscles which include the hamstring as well as the lower back. The forward bend also has other benefits linked to it and it includes increased mobility of the spine. It also helps in getting rid of tension from the back part of the neck and from the shoulders as well. This exercise may turn out to be a bit uncomfortable if you happen to be injured in any of these areas. However, continued workouts will allow the injuries to recover and continue to strengthen these areas.
The back bend is a counterpart of the forward bend. This exercise helps to strengthen the chest, hips as well as the area around the rib cage. Other than making the arms stronger, they help to make the shoulders stronger and flexible. This specific workout is considered to be one of the best when it comes to helping the spine gain more stability while at the same time relieving the tension gathering around the front section of the body as well as the hips. The connection shared between these two workouts is a good example of physical balance brought about by Yoga
Another good example Yoga poses is the Hatha. It was first practiced in India in the fifteenth century. This group of exercises helps in relaxation as well as healing. By making use of these exercises and doing so in the correct manner together with the right breathing workouts and meditation, you will begin to experience increased vitality, improved physical health and a much stronger psychological health.
Twist is another example of a simple Yoga workout. They help to make the back stronger at the same time helping to stretch out the abdominal as well as back muscles. The spine also becomes more flexible. The body also experiences a remarkable boost in the circulation of blood and a better supply of oxygen within the cells. It is the supply of fresh blood containing oxygen that your internal bodily functions will improve. The different mentioned exercises, work together to produce positive energies and the release of forces which move all across the body to give you numerous benefits.
3 Benefits of Yoga During Pregnancy
Posted by Maya in Yoga for pregnant women on July 22, 2012
The modern life of today has become quite stressful and there is always so many things lined up to be done. In such a scenario, taking out time for self health, from a tightly packed schedule is very difficult. But, those who manage to do that only know how important and beneficial it is. Yoga, is one such way of getting good physical and mental fitness, that more and more people are practising it and enjoying the benefits. Though yoga benefits people in all ages and conditions, but it is especially helpful during pregnancy. Here are some benefits that one gets from yoga for a healthy pregnancy-
1. Improved Physical Health
Staying healthy is very important for any human being, and during pregnancy, it becomes all the more important. It is observed that the pregnant women, who practice yoga, stay in good health. The various exercises help their body become more flexible and their ligaments more elastic. This helps them during labour and child birth. Generally, we experiences aches and pains in various parts of our body, which can be relieved with certain stretch exercises. Back ache is a common problem that most of the pregnant moms experience, especially during the last few weeks. But, due to the improvement in posture, both while sitting and standing, this problem is relieved completely.
The health benefits of yoga are visible in a few days of starting it, and they help keep you fit always. Not only your body is toned, your blood circulation is also improved, thus enhancing your body functionality. Digestive system is improved and so is your excretory system, helping your body in absorbing the nutrients more and at the same time detoxifying it. This will make you feel light and fit always.
2. Improved Mental Health
Yoga aims at achieving total health, which include the mental health also besides the physical one. Breathing is an important part of yoga, which helps you attain complete fitness. Yoga exercises usually start with breathing exercises. You will realize the effect of it by simply learning the art of inhaling and exhaling the correct way. The deep and controlled breathing relieves all your stresses and makes you feel calm and relaxed, which is the most important aspect for the to be moms. Besides, we also learn self-discipline by learning how to focus on the body and control it.
As we have mentioned above that the breathing exercises improve blood circulation and make you feel relaxed, this in turn, helps a lot during the child birth.
3. Staying Happy
Staying happy during pregnancy is very important for the healthy growth of your baby. In the materialistic world, we often ignore the importance of actual happiness, and sacrifice it for the worldly goals that we have achieved or we plan to achieve. But, yoga is sure to change this attitude, as it aims at complete satisfaction of body and mind. As a person develops a connection with himself through yoga, he starts loving himself and staying content in all situations. Your self confidence will be enhanced and you will handle the social situations in a better way. This would be the most important benefit that Yoga will give to you.
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Hi I am Maya and I always found yoga to be a great way to support my body. While I was pregnant I learned that Yoga is not only a great way to support my body but also the newly forming body of my child. Yoga made me feel so good that I want to share my experience with you all.