Monday, May 27, 2013

How To Practice The Pregnancy Yoga Eagle Pose?

How To Practice The Pregnancy Yoga Eagle Pose?


by Sam Milner


Prenatal yoga has long been touted as one of the best ways to prepare your body for motherhood and labor. This form of exercise improves coordination, tones your muscles, and keeps you fit. Unlike other exercises, it has little or no impact on your joints. Researchers have found that prenatal yoga reduces back pain and sciatica, improves digestion, and helps you prepare you physically for giving birth. It also promotes emotional well-being.

One of the best asanas for expectant moms is the pregnancy yoga eagle pose. This simple exercise stretches blood vessels and makes them stronger. It also reduces tension in the upper back and shoulders, increases flexibility, and improves focus. Also known as garudasana, the pregnancy yoga eagle pose supplies fresh blood to the reproductive system and improves your balance.

This standing pose is named after Garuda, the mythological Hindu "king of the birds." The word "garuda" stands for "eagle" in Sanskrit. The pregnancy yoga eagle pose will ease tension in your back and create space between your shoulder blades. It also increases blood flow to your reproductive organs. This asana is suitable for individuals with asthma or back pain too.

To practice this asana, stand in mountain pose (tadasana). Put your weight on the right foot and cross your left thigh over your right. Bend your knees. Lift your arms and wrap your left elbow over the right. Keep wrapping your arms until the palms come together. Hold for up to one minute. Repeat on the other side. If you're a beginner, rest your backside on a wall.

Practicing this pose regularly will make your legs and knees stronger. The pregnancy yoga eagle pose will increase your breathing capacity and open the pelvic area. People with high blood pressure, headaches, and inner ear problems should practice this exercise against a wall.




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