Benefits of Yoga During Pregnancy- Part 2 of 3
Good breathing is an important part of pregnancy because the amount of oxygen your baby receives is directly related to the air you breathe and the prana (energy) you are receiving as a result. Mastering many of these Pranayamas before childbirth can help in allowing the entire birthing process to go much smoother; additionally, these exercises help to reduce emotional tension, thereby decreasing the likelihood of post-partum depression. Part of the significance of yoga is the later ability to free any extra distractions from your mind; in order to achieve true meditation, it is important that you master this so that you can go into child birth with a healthy outlook on the process. If you go into labor scared and frightened, the labor can be a strenuous and traumatic event, but if you go in with a mindset of controlling your emotions, the process can be that much more rewarding.
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