Yoga during pregnancy: why and when?
Yoga classes are a helpful preparation for childbirth because they strengthen body and mind. Find out here what effects yoga has during pregnancy and which course is right for you.
Special breathing and meditation exercises strengthen the body and make it easier to deal with the pain of labour. Many yoga postures are similar to the positions that laborers instinctively adopt during labor. You can attend any yoga class during your pregnancy, except of course power yoga. It is important that the positions on all fours are the focus.
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Special yoga for pregnant women is divided into several phases. In the first section, breathing and body relaxation are primarily trained. The second phase focuses on supporting the back muscles and increasing the volume of the lungs. Gentle breathing exercises in the last phase will help you to relax completely. Through the combination of dynamic movements, calm, deep breathing and various positions that stretch, stretch and press the body in different ways, you move your entire body. The exercises strengthen your muscles and you learn to control your abdominal muscles better. The focus on breathing throughout the course also positively supports the oxygen supply of the unborn child.
Why do a yoga class during pregnancy?
- The exercises strengthen the pelvic floor . The likelihood of episiotomy can be reduced and women suffer less from bladder weakness after the birth of their baby.
- Complaints during pregnancy , such as back pain and tiredness , are reduced through better posture.
- The spine in particular benefits from the exercises.
- Stronger leg muscles and better blood circulation reduce the risk of varicose veins .
When and where to take a yoga class?
- Suitable for : everyone
- Time : 10 hours, 90 minutes each
- Provider : The courses are offered by family education centers, midwifery practices, health centers, community centers or other adult education institutions.
- Cost : 90 euros per course; Most health insurance companies reimburse the costs for 1-2 courses per year.