Yoga Postures For Normal Delivery : Yoga Poses

10 Simple Exercises To Do During Pregnancy For Normal Delivery

Yoga Postures For Normal Delivery

Improve Posture / May 1, 2023

Vakrasna (Twisted pose)

-Sit erect with feet stretched in front (parallel).

-Inhale and raise your arms at shoulder level, palms facing down.

-Exhaling, twist your body from waist towards your right moving head and hands simultaneously to the same side. Swing arms back as much as possible. Do not bend your knees.

-Inhale and come back to original position maintaining your hands shoulder level and parallel to each other.

-Repeat on other side.

Benefit -Your spine, legs, hands, neck are exercised along with gentle massage to abdominal organs.

Utkatasana (Chair pose)

- Strengthens thigh and pelvic muscles

-Stand erect with feet 12 inches apart. Keep your feet parallel to each other.

-Inhale for 2 seconds and raise your heels and arms at shoulder level, palms facing down simultaneously.

-Exhale slowly; sit in squat pose, on your toes. If not comfortable standing on your toes, stand normally keeping feet flat on the ground.

-Keeping your hands in the same position, inhaling, get up slowly and stand on your toes.

-Exhale, hands down and heels down simultaneously.

Konasana (Angle pose)

- Flexibility of waist and fat remains under control in the waist region

-Repeat the same with other side.

Paryankasana (Ham's pose with one leg)

- Strengthens abdominal, pelvic and thigh muscles

-Lie down on your back. Straighten your legs. Keep your knees together.

-Now, fold your right leg in the knee at the side of your posterior. Breathe normally. Hold the position as long as you're comfortable and repeat the same on other side. Straighten your leg.

-Repeat with the left leg.

Hast Panangustasana (Extended hand to big tow pose)

- Strengthens pelvic and thigh muscles

-Lie down on your back. Straighten your legs. Keep your body in one line.

-Your hands in T-position, palms facing down.

-Slide right leg towards your right side. Don't try very hard. Hold toe with your right hand if possible.

-Sliding your leg come back to original position.

-Repeat the same on left side.

Bhadrasana (Butterfly pose)

- Strengthens inner thighs and pelvic region

-Sit on the mat with legs fully stretched.

-Keeping the legs in contact with the mat, form 'Namaste' with your feet. -Sit erect, without leaning forward. Place your hands on knees or thighs. Hold the posture till the time you feel comfortable.

-Straighten your legs and repeat again.

Parvatasana (Mountain pose)

- Improves body posture, relief in backache

-Sit on the mat in sukhasna, padmasana or ardhapadmasana.

-Sit straight and while you inhale, raise your arm and join your palms in 'Namaste' position. Keep your elbows straight. Hands are near to your ears. Hold the position for a few seconds and come back to normal position again.

-Repeat 2-3 times

- Corrects posture, body gets stretched, relieves body tension

- Lie down on your back. Straighten your legs. Keep your body in one line. Knees and feet are together. Feet point upward. Hands rest on the sides.

-Inhale and raise your hands; rest them on the floor and stretch upward. Push your toes out simultaneously.

-Exhale, raise your hands and come back into normal position.

-Repeat 3-4 times with in between breaks.

Some important reminders/safety measures :

- On the basis of pregnancy trimesters there are certain exercises that cannot be carried throughout all pregnancy months. Konasana (angle pose) for instance should not be continued post seven months of pregnancy. Once the mother feels uncomfortable doing an asana, it is advisable to stop immediately without further straining the muscles.

- Avoid forward bending asanas (strong back bends, such as the boat pose), inverted poses and exercises that might put pressure on the abdomen. Asanas that require lying down on the weight of your stomach should be strictly avoided.