[Iván Ernesto Moreno Plaza]: Know More about Yoga for Pregnant Women

Iván Ernesto Moreno Plaza: Yoga for pregnancy

For many years, medicine in the Western world has wondered whether yoga is beneficial to health or not. Several studies conducted by the University of Michigan in the United States have proven the innumerable positive effects of this practice and, above all, have determined why it is so recommended as an ideal practice for pregnant women. Today, MIGLOBAL brings you all the necessary information for you to learn how yoga can positively affect your pregnancy. See more bellow!

Research and its results

Iván Ernesto Moreno Plaza: Yoga during pregnancy

This researches at the US, led by Dr. Maria Muzik, a psychiatrist and research scientist at the Center for Human Growth and Development of the prestigious academic institution, determined that yoga not only teaches breathing and helps strengthen muscles, but also reduces depressive symptoms during the gestation period, that may be product of the hormonal imbalance and that are also common in this stage of formation of the fetus in the womb.

Also, some other experts and yoga instructors have provided their opinions about this discipline and lifestyle, which are considered very beneficial for the health status of pregnant women. It is said that the main objective of yoga during pregnancy is to help during the nine months, birth and postpartum status of mom and baby in the most healthy and relaxed way of life. If there is no risk, the exercises that yoga involves are beneficial emotionally, physically and mentally and help women get through their pregnancy with joy and no discomfort.

Iván Ernesto Moreno Plaza: Yoga postures for pregnant women

Some of the numerous benefits of yoga during pregnancy are:

• Improves blood circulation and prevents varicose veins.
• Controls weight.
• Corrects and relieves back strain.
• Favors the elasticity and control of vaginal and pelvic muscles.
• Channels and balances anxious emotional state.
• Enhances sleep quality.
• Helps to open and flex the pelvis for the moment of the baby's birth.

By [Iván Ernesto Moreno Plaza].