Weight gain is a natural process and this is a major concern during this time for almost all women. Women sometimes even face anxiety issues and suffer from notion that they might not be able to get back their old body.
They often face concerns and depression with their swiftly changing body and think that they might never be able to shed the extra pounds gained. With Yoga ‘asanas’ one can remain free of stress of not getting back to shape after delivery. The ideal weight gains although varies from person to person,
however the mantra here is not to get overweight during pregnancy time.
Besides, increase the mental stress, excessive weight gain generally comes with more complications, such as - high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications.
Yoga and other activities to maintain weight during pregnancy
There is a twofold solution to it - diet and exercise. Although, would be mother needs proper diet with high nutritional value food, which is required by both the mother and the child. One should eat well-balanced diet that includes:
* Plenty of dietary fiber from fruits and vegetables
* Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
* Low fat sources of proteins - poultry, fish, soya beans, lentils, low fat dairy products and eggs.
One should avoid foods like cakes, soda and chocolate. These kinds of food just increase your pounds will give you no nutritional value. One of the main and most important things is to keep your body hydrated. Drinking water and lots of fluids is good for overall health.
How can Yoga help you during pregnancy?
Yoga is one form of exercise that one can perform during this time to maintain complete physical, mental and spiritual health benefit. Besides, it is safe and healthy. Also, it can target specific muscles and organ system like circulatory system and digestive system. Controlling weight and toning the body is much better than cribbing later on and working under stress. Yoga also increases circulation and can even help relieve stress which is much needed these days when ladies prefer to work also till later months.
Few Yoga ‘asanas’ or poses that are recommended:
* Trikonasana or extended triangle pose - This pose helps you to stretch arms and legs and improves digestion and stimulates the abdominal organs. Additionally, this pose makes the shoulders and spine more flexible and help relive back pain, mainly in second trimester of pregnancy.
* Virabhadrasana II or Warrior II Pose - Besides, strengthening legs and knees it also builds your stamina. For blood pressure issues also, it can be helpful.
* Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend - It relieves from mild depression and stress and stimulates liver, kidneys, ovaries and uterus, lower blood pressure and improves digestive system. Also, this yoga asana is helpful in overall weight loss.
It goes without saying that these poses if not done properly could result in injuries. Hence, it should be performed under strict supervision from a quality Yoga trainer.
