People have been giving birth since the beginning of time. Guess what? Yoga and prenatal yoga have been practiced by many cultures for nearly as long. It stands to reason that the two work beautifully hand in hand, and are just as important today as they were thousands of years ago. Thanks to modern medicine, maintaining a healthy pregnancy nowadays is an easier process than it was back in the day. Our knowledge of the importance of prenatal care, coupled with advances in technology have made it possible for many women to healthfully carry a baby to term when they may not have previously been able. Regardless, any way you slice it, carrying a baby to term is a physically taxing and grueling experience. Further, the world presents all new challenges to pregnant moms. Gone are the days of "barefoot and pregnant." Many moms today could more accurately be called "Blackberry and pregnant," with lots of moms working right up until the moment of delivery!
Couple general life stress with the lack of sleep that accompanies pregnancy, and add into that a culture of overly-processed meals, and you'll quickly see that moms today may actually be worse-off than they were years ago. This underscores the reason to recognize prenatal yoga for what it is: a perfect way to achieve the relaxation, strength and mental release that is vital to a healthy pregnant body and growing baby.
This blog will give the scoop on prenatal yoga, including moves you can do to achieve it's benefits, whether you're going to attend a formal prenatal yoga class, or just steal a few minutes of rest and relaxation in your home practice. Whether you're a seasoned fitness buff, or just getting into the prenatal workout groove, prenatal yoga offers benefits for every growing body and baby.
Couple general life stress with the lack of sleep that accompanies pregnancy, and add into that a culture of overly-processed meals, and you'll quickly see that moms today may actually be worse-off than they were years ago. This underscores the reason to recognize prenatal yoga for what it is: a perfect way to achieve the relaxation, strength and mental release that is vital to a healthy pregnant body and growing baby.
This blog will give the scoop on prenatal yoga, including moves you can do to achieve it's benefits, whether you're going to attend a formal prenatal yoga class, or just steal a few minutes of rest and relaxation in your home practice. Whether you're a seasoned fitness buff, or just getting into the prenatal workout groove, prenatal yoga offers benefits for every growing body and baby.
