Practicing yoga during pregnancy not only helps pregnant women relax mentally but also brings many physical benefits such as improving sleep, supporting digestion and reducing the risk of premature birth. However, not all movements are suitable throughout pregnancy. Some postures can put pressure on the abdomen, cause imbalance, and even affect the fetus.
According to yoga expert fenil Purohit (India), each trimester of pregnancy will be suitable for different exercises. In the first phase, you should practice breathing and stretching gently. In the middle, you can practice standing postures such as warrior or cat, cow. In the final stage, pregnant mothers should limit strenuous exercise, instead doing light, relaxing exercises.
Here are 10 yoga poses to avoid during pregnancy:
wheel pose ( Chakrasana):
The deep back curve can cause uterine strain, excessive stretching of ligaments and dizziness. "This is a position that puts a lot of pressure on the abdomen, which is not suitable for pregnancy," expert Purohit emphasized.
rotating triangle pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana):
Strong twists can hinder blood circulation to the fetus and put pressure on the lower abdomen.
Head Standing Pose (Sirsasana):
This pose requires high balance, easily causing falls, and is very dangerous during pregnancy, especially when blood pressure fluctuates.
Dancer pose (Natarajasana):
The key changes during pregnancy make balancing movements like dancers risky. Falling during pregnancy can have serious consequences, the expert said.
Boat pose (Navasana):
This pose puts strong pressure on the abdominal muscles, the area that is dilating to support the fetus, which can lead to abdominal sp sp spsiking (diastasis recti).
Cran pose (Bakasana):
Requires great strength and balance. Forward falls can cause a collision with the abdomen.
Forward bending ( Paschimottanasana):
This movement compresses the abdomen, limits oxygen circulation to the fetus, and puts unnecessary pressure on the spine.
Camel pose (Ustrasana):
Excessive back bending during pregnancy can cause muscle tension, lower back pain and sudden low blood pressure.
Ward rat pose:
The Promising Pose Is Not Appropriate After the First Trimester. Raising your legs as your belly is large can put pressure on your uterus and back.
Fish pose (Matsyasana):
A deep back curve and chest opening can cause reduced blood circulation in the abdomen, easily causing discomfort and dizziness.
Yoga is a good choice for pregnant women, but needs to be adjusted appropriately for each stage of pregnancy. The most important thing is to listen to your body and avoid postures that put pressure on your abdomen, spine or that easily cause falls, fenil Purohit notes. In addition, before starting any yoga program, pregnant women should consult an obstetrician to ensure absolute safety for mother and baby.
