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Most people know that practicing yoga offers a variety of benefits - improved body flexibility and performance, stress reduction and a sense of inner calm.

Yoga also provides numerous benefits for expectant mothers and mothers of newborn infants.

"Prenatal yoga alleviates some of the common discomforts of pregnancy, such as back and hip pain, sciatica, headaches, varicose veins and swelling of the hands, feet and legs," says Susan Arthur, a certified yoga instructor who teaches free prenatal and postnatal classes at St. Luke's Hospital. "Practicing yoga after the birth of a child can help new mothers to stretch, realign, strengthen and rejuvenate their bodies - and their minds."

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Prenatal yoga classes can help expectant mothers prepare their bodies for an easier birth experience in a variety of ways, including:

Strengthening and stretching the muscles used during the birthing process.
Learning breathing techniques that help quiet the mind, energize the body and establish a sense of connection with the baby.
Releasing tension and fears and developing inner strength and confidence.
Increasing the level of energy and vitality.

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The postnatal classes provide new mothers with an opportunity to form physical and emotional bonds with their babies while re-toning their bodies and recharging their energy levels.
The postnatal yoga students work not only on overall body conditioning, but also on re-strengthening the abdominal muscles.
Students practice "Kegel" exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support organs such as the bladder and uterus and help prevent incontinence.

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Experts on yoga have a wide array of opinions on yoga during pregnancy, ranging from those who believe it is a panacea for a healthy pregnancy to those who do not think it appropriate for a pregnant woman to practice virtually any of the yoga postures. Of those who believe that yoga can and should be practiced by pregnant women, it is widely recognized that yoga practices must be widely adapted for the pregnant woman. Experts generally indicate that after the first few months of pregnancy any postures practiced on the abdomen or on the back are out, as well as twists and many others that may be harmful for the mother and/or baby, and guidelines can differ for the breech baby.

Prenatal yoga should be practiced under the guidance of someone who specializes in yoga for pregnancy and knows the precautions to be followed, in addition of course the guidance of the woman's health care provider and as well as her own inner guidance.

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