Pranayama
Prenatal yoga is a great way for expecting mothers to stay active and healthy during pregnancy. It can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and alleviate common pregnancy symptoms such as back pain and nausea. One of the key components of prenatal yoga is pranayama, also known as breathwork. Pranayama is the practice of controlling your breath to calm the mind and body. Practicing breathwork in prenatal yoga and has several benefits for mother and baby during pregnancy and labor.
1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Pregnancy can be a stressful time for many women, and practicing breathwork can help reduce stress and anxiety. Deep breathing exercises can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's relaxation response. This can help lower blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, slow down the heart rate, and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress.
2. Improves Oxygen Flow to the Baby
Pranyama can also improve oxygen flow to the baby. When you take deep breaths, you increase the amount of oxygen in your blood, which is then transported to the baby through the placenta. This can help promote healthy fetal development and growth.
3. Helps with Pain Management During Labor
Breathwork can also be a useful tool for pain management during labor. By participating in a prenatal yoga class you will get practice in breathing techniques to help with childbirth.
See you on the mat! Mondays at 6pm. Love, Jaclyn