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1. Build Overall Physical Strength & Stamina During the 9 months of pregnancy, the whole body goes through a lot of changes and stress. A good yoga regime can make you aware of the body parts where you must focus more. Postnatal yoga can help to restore the strength of the spine, joints and the muscles.
2. Regain Core Strength & Tone Abdominal Muscles Postnatal yoga can help support your body by building core strength and abdominal muscles. Stronger core muscles will also help reduce any back pains that may have developed through pregnancy or postpartum baby care. During birth, the deep abdominal muscles can separate. Yoga can help to tone the abdominal muscles and get back in shape.
3. Improve Bladder Control Postpartum leaking urine, the unintentional leaking of urine that many women often experience, usually while laughing, sneezing, coughing, or performing any strenuous activity is common after giving birth. During pregnancy, a growing uterus puts pressure on the pelvic floor and bladder and hence weakened muscles around the bladder and pelvis. Yoga posture along with bandhas like Mulabandha and Uddiana bandha can help in strengthening pelvic floor muscles.
4. Posture Correction During pregnancy, the core strength is compromised as the muscles stretch to make space for the baby and hence pelvic stability is challenged. Glutes tend to weaken, hip flexors tighten, the strength of the pelvic floor reduces – all of which leads to bad posture and alignment.
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