Pose with Purpose, Not Peril: What Yoga to Embrace & Avoid in High-Risk Pregnancy

Yoga can be of great assistance in high-risk pregnancy, yet caution and medical advice are still the most vital considerations. Physicians observe that soothing prenatal yoga can help reduce stress, improve circulation, and alleviate aches, but some asanas are unsafe and must be omitted for the sake of the mother and the baby as well.

 

Key Points:

 

What to Practice

 

Gentle stretches such as Konasana (angle pose) and butterfly pose (Baddha Konasana) enhance flexibility, circulation, and relaxation.

 

Pranayama breathing practices such as Ujjayi and Nadi Shodhana aid in managing stress and preparing for labor.

 

Yoga that is mindful and breath-centered increases emotional balance and peaceful sleep.

 

What to Avoid:

 

Inversions (headstands), deep backbends, intense twists, and standing or lying on the back or belly after the first trimester.

 

Hot yoga, bouncing, or overstretching because of heightened flexibility during pregnancy.

 

Any position that is uncomfortable or straining, particularly those that compress the abdomen or pose a falling hazard.

 

Professional Supervision

 

Always meet with your gynecologist before starting the practice of yoga and practice only under the direction of an approved prenatal yoga instructor.

 

Prospects: With proper adjustments and physician oversight, yoga can be a healthy and empowering tool for pregnant women at risk, improving physical and emotional wellbeing in the bargain.

 

Source: Hindustan Times