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Yoga and Pregnancy

The happiest moment in a woman’s life comes when she gives birth to a child. It is said that a woman becomes complete when she attains motherhood. But to attain motherhood, she has to go though pregnancy which is perhaps the most difficult journey in a woman’s life. Pregnancy is a very delicate phase for [...]

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Fri, January 2 2009 » Yoga Practice, pregnancy » No Comments

Acupuncture, specific-exercises could relieve pregnancy pains

Expecting moms experiencing back pain and pelvic pain have before them a variety of pregnancy pain treatments to choose from. Although the effects of Acupuncture and pregnancy-specific exercises and physiotherapy are effective, it remains unclear, whether these approaches can prevent pain even before it develops.
More than two-thirds of women experience some degree of back pain [...]

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Mon, December 29 2008 » Ayurveda and Yoga, pregnancy » No Comments

Expecting mothers finds yoga beneficial during pregnancy

It has been said that yoga builds strength, opens the hips, helps women get in touch with their bodies and teaches relaxation techniques for mothers-to-be.
Melissa Paz, who attended prenatal yoga classes during her pregnancy, agrees that yoga helps pregnant women, prepare for labor in a number of ways.
Cara McCune, who is in her twenty second [...]

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Mon, December 29 2008 » Ayurveda and Yoga, pregnancy » No Comments

Ayurveda’s approach towards Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the time in a woman’s life, when all that she tastes, hears or smells should appear pleasant both to the child and the mother. Ayurveda has specific recommendations for bringing about a balance to the mind, body, behavior and environment of the pregnant woman.
Ayurvedic theories recommend sattvic, easily digestible and pure foods that [...]

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Mon, December 29 2008 » Ayurveda and Yoga, pregnancy » No Comments