BENEFITS
Yoga can promote many beneficial effects for not only physical health, but also mental health through a regular yoga practise. Noted benefits include improvements to blood pressure and mood by reducing stress levels and aiding relaxation, and boosting energy levels while strengthening muscles and relieving pressure on specific areas.
- Increased oxygen supply to the blood and brain through yogic breathing techniques, improves general health, relaxes the body and concentrates mind
- Yoga postures which stretch and strengthen your muscles will help to reduce the pains and discomforts due to added weight and your changing centre of gravity
- Holding various yoga postures will promote strength and flexibility, which will benefit posture, muscle tone and help to maintain a sense of control as your body changes
- Yoga can relieve stress and tension by learning how to fully relax, which can also be beneficial during labour
- A vital element of yoga, breathing, can be both relaxing and energy boosting and can be used at any time for a variety of reasons, for example stress relief. These techniques can also be used during labour and birth
- High blood pressure during pregnancy is reduced due to increased blood flow, reduction in stress hormones and hormones that can trigger labour