I don’t know whether Doctor give advice to pregnant women about performing Yoga having pregnancy but I would certainly like to know,
> Is Yoga good for pregnant women?
> Is there any specific Yoga types, she need to follow?
> Is there any side effect on child, if Yoga is performed while pregnancy?
There is such thing as prenatal yoga! You should check out YogaEarth (just google them), they provide these amazing yoga supplements, which are great for moms and to-be moms!
You’re asking about Yoga, not asana, right?
> Some things in Yoga are very good for pregnant women or for those wishing to conceive. Other things are ill-advised.
> I’m unsure what you mean by “types”. There are certain ways to deal with pregnant students so that they are helped, supported, and nurtured by the practice in safe ways. A yoga “type” that adheres to such principles would be the type(s) I’d recommend - though for more specifics I’d need a more specific question.
> Of course there are effects on the fetus. Everything the mother does she does for two. If she is eating well, so is the developing baby. If she is eating junk, so is the developing baby.
YogaEarth,
I must say, website looks nice and provides lots of information but I could not find information related to “prenatal yoga”
Inner Athelete,
I mean TYPES OF YOGA STYLES
Types where the teachers are trained in prenatal/post natal approaches and protocols. I can tell you my peers, the Purna Yoga teachers whom are certified at the 2,000-hour level, they are all well trained in dealign with students trying to conceive or ones who’ve already conceived.
This is also possible of Iyengar teachers and I would imagine those advanced teachers taught by Gary Kraftsow (Viniyoga) are also likely to be proficient in this regard.
Thanks InnerAthlete,
This is useful information
Yoga & Unity
If you would like to try YogaEarth during pregnancy you would definitely want to consult a health professional as you would with any type of health aid. On that note, YogaEarth has been known to help moms with energy and endurance, digestive balance, stress management, fat metabolism, and skin revitalization. Hope this helps!
I’m a prenatal yoga teacher, so I think I can help you out.
From my experience, women who have already have been practicing yoga for some time before getting pregnant, can be able to continue on with their regular Ashtanga or Vinyasa practice with a few modifications for the poses. If you are woman just starting to practice yoga while you are pregnant, go to a “Prenatal Yoga” class. Look into regular yoga studios in your area, and a few of them probably offer prenatal classes once or twice a week at their studio.
Prenatal yoga is very beneficial for pregnant women. It helps to strengthen and tone the body in preparation for labour, it has a calming effect on the nervous system, and it’s nice for pregnant women to come together and talk about their experiences throughout the process. The practice has a very soothing effect on the mama’s-to-be, so I believe that the practice can also be soothing for the wee ones inside! No harmful effects of yoga on infants has been reported, and many Dr’s and Midwives will tell pregnant women to do specific yoga poses to help encourage labour and alleviate uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. And from my experience, practicing yoga while pregnant can also help to make the labour a lot shorter.
I hope this helps!
Thanks Gordon,
Thanks Peter,
Thanks gentle yogini,
As per American Pregnancy Association advocate yoga as a stress-relieving, body-friendly means of exercise during pregnancy.
I found below poses which should be avoided for the safety of the mother and fetus during pregnancy.
Inverted Poses:
Poses that place the head below the heart should be avoided during pregnancy. Such as headstands, handstands and shoulder stands.
Because this positioning creates reduced blood circulation to the uterus and developing fetus.
Back Bends:
Back-bending poses such as upward-facing-bow or upward-facing-dog are designed to stretch and expand the abdomen, these should be only practiced WITH MODIFICATIOM.
Prone Poses:
Poses such as cobra, bow pose or locust–in which the majority of body weight is centered on the abdomen should be avoided after the first trimester, or earlier if pregnant women feel any discomfort in the pose.
In order to protect the developing fetus, women shouldn’t practice these poses because these poses place women in a prone position on their bellies.
Supine Poses:
Any exercise executed in the supine position is contraindicated after the first trimester.
This positioning is associated with decreased cardiac output in the mother, which in turn decreases blood flow to the fetus. Because, this positioning is deeply associated with decreased cardiac output in the mother, which in turn decreases blood flow to the fetus.
Twists:
Any traditional twisting poses such as the seated Marychiasana or the standing rotating triangle pose that because the spine to rotate extensively and compress the abdomen should not be practiced during pregnancy without modification.
Also, pregnant women tend to experience lower blood pressure so whatever Yoga exercise they perform should be performed in a group or under experts/teacher guidance.
That’s some very thorough research, Yoga & Unity! I just wanted to add that the poses that you’ve listed to avoid- a pregnant body will not want to do those poses anyway. This is a time where it is so important to listen to and trust the wisdom of your body. That being said, there are some exceptions to these rules (in the case of strong practitioners who have had a steady practice for several years before getting pregnant), and there are some modifications for the poses you listed as well (like twists can be done in the opposite way- same arm as same leg, so the chest and collarbones open, but belly remains straight).
An experienced prenatal yoga teacher will help guide you through a suitable practice. Good luck!
Also, prenatal yoga asanas before bed time have been known to aid in good deep sleep tremendously. On a lighter not, I thought this was really fun, Just watched a new episode of Mom Life called “What Kind of Mom Are You?” Very interesting. I think I’m an easy peasy mom. Watch to find out which kind of mom you are! (Go to Youtube and search What Kind of Mom Are You?)
yes pregnant ladies can sure do yoga. in fact it eases labour pains and also delivery. However, the exercises you choose should be performed under expert guidance. you can follow me on Twitter at @ divinewellness1
Friend of mine practiced asanas for entire period of her pregnancy. I know for sure that
ABSOLUTELY NO breath retention in pranayamas,
Im not sure about inversions… but would like to know
As per American Pregnancy Association advocate yoga as a stress-relieving, body-friendly means of exercise during pregnancy.
Unfortunately, their advisory board doesn’t have enough diversity on it to earn my allegiance. Nineteen medical doctors but not a single alternative medical practitioner. So to me it’s a collection of the good ol’ boy network, even if 9 of the boys are girls. And I’ll bet there’s not one yoga practitioner among them 
Pregnancy is a fantastic oportunity to experience the oneness with all. Experiencing you and your baby as being ONE, you can go further to all.
As a suggestion, chanting mantras is a wonderful yoga practice that connects you with your baby. Your voice with spiritual vibration is soothing for your baby and yourself.
Om Shanti
I agree with previous posts, this is great time to practice some other yoga technique than asanas, see also this forum post http://www.yogaforums.com/forums/f16/pregnant-and-yoga-5676.html
Yoga can help women get through their pregnancy with minimal discomfort. It also helps the birth and post-delivery stages.
[QUOTE=Yoga & Unity;30249]I don’t know whether Doctor give advice to pregnant women about performing Yoga having pregnancy but I would certainly like to know,
> Is Yoga good for pregnant women?
> Is there any specific Yoga types, she need to follow?
> Is there any side effect on child, if Yoga is performed while pregnancy?[/QUOTE]
Actually, I don’t have idea with this because I didn’t experience yet. However, I’ve read some post of moms in other site that yoga is good for her, during her pregnancy. According to her, she easily delivered her baby, because of yoga. It serves as an exercise for pregnant women. However, I will suggest to you to consult the health expert.