Postnatal Yoga
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Postnatal yoga is a style of yoga that addresses the physical, mental and emotional challenges of being a new mother, as well as the aftermath of pregnancy. Yoga poses focus on helping new mothers tone their body and regain their figure, relieve stress and even bond with their newborn. Postnatal yoga will help you recover and strengthen the weakened muscles. Stronger core muscles will lessen the strain on your back from carrying a baby and caring for a newborn. Regular yoga practice after childbirth can aid in the reunification of these muscles. Postnatal Yoga includes poses to remedy common post-pregnancy issues. Few of these poses or asanas include Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose), Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose), Pranayama - Ujjayi breathing, etc. This helps cure for both mother and the baby. The Core Benefits of Postnatal Yoga is that it eases the pressure on the nervous system.It helps in building up strength in the spine. Minimises the effects of holding and feeding a baby.
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