World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

YOGASANAS DURING PREGNANCY: ANTENATAL

Dr. Twinkle Gupta and Dr. Sharuti Sarin*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, as being the most ancient Science of medicine in India. Like wise, Yoga is also an ancient form of exercise that has contributed in the holistic living of individuals in the most natural and trusted way since years. Yoga is like a spiritual route to a relaxed mind and healthy body. In times of Pregnancy, when women are battling mood swings at varying levels, fatique and sickness, painful leg cramps and breathing problems. Yoga exercise, techniques and postures ease all such conditions ensuring a period of relieved nine months followed by an easier labour and smooth delivery. The aim of pregnancy yoga is to help the mother to bring the unborn into the world with minimum hassle and completely no health complications. Yogasanas which are prescribed for pregnant women should be those that focus on strengthening the pelvic muscles that help enhance the womb space for the healthy growth of the foetus. By during asanas regularly, a lot of Good hormones are released called endorphins that keep a mother energetic and positive. The regular practice of yoga not only makes the body strong and flexible but it has also been scientifically proved that yoga improves the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive and endocrine systems.

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