The DVDs are particularly designed to educate and empower a woman during the pregnancy period. As a therapist at the Stanford University Hospital, I witnessed injuries when Aerobic exercises were taught in lieu of Yoga Asanas. Unlike other Yoga DVDs, the Yoga program in these DVDs specifically emphasizes the difference between Yoga Asanas and Aerobic exercises - which is conscious stretching with effort.
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gram consist of (a) Asanas; (b) voluntarily controlled and guided various breathing practices; (c) relaxation; and (d) meditation. Unlike Aerobics, the Asanas are postural patterns that begin in a state of total relaxation, then blossom and unfold slowly and naturally in a continuous motion until they return, once again, to a state of total relaxation. When Yoga Asanas are performed merely as poses or postures, the real physiological benefits inherent in the Asanas are lost. Practice of yoga is ideal for a woman in her childbearing years as it non-strenuous and promotes restoration, relaxation and rejuvenation. The Yoga for prenatal program integrates my experience as a back school instructor at Stanford, and shows the importance of natural spinal alignment with illustration of spine during the practice. Yoga culture is ageless and provides variety of Asanas. A woman should commit in the wellness of her body and mind by regularly practicing the Asanas during all stages of life.
The Yoga program in the DVDs is designed to practice mostly the same Asana in supine, sitting or standing positions during different stages of pregnancy. It offers a safe pace that is within the limit of physiological changes during pregnancy. The program shows why, and how, one should always be aw
are of the alignment of the spine while initiating, maintaining and releasing an Asana. It is necessary to continue daily Yoga practice anywhere, any time and any place, including during their traveling. Hence, an accordion booklet is provided, along with the DVD, to continue daily practice without any hiatus. Diligent practice of Yoga cultivates habit of good posture and delays diseases and old age. Pregnancy postural changes occur due to the forward shift in the center of the gravity and hormonal secretion. Practicing Yoga on a regular basis helps to cultivate a habit of maintaining upper, middle and lower back in a natural alignment during daily chores, household activities and in leisure activities. Learning and maintaining a good posture is the key point from early childhood, especially during pregnancy, motherhood and during the rest of one's life. An efficient posture is comprised of a minimum amount of voluntary effort and a minimum amount of expenditure of energy for its maintenance and adjustment. Good postural habits protect joints from strain and conserves unnecessary use of energy by the musculature. The habit can easily be cultivated by regular practice of Yoga Asanas and correct breathing.
Breathing is a powerful tool to practice to maintain harmonious and balanced emotional state. Yoga breathing improves oxygenation of circulating blood and optimal utilization of available oxygen. Guided breathing releases accumulated physical and emotional stress. Regular practice of various Yoga breathing renders alertness and decreases tiredness and fatigue. It decreases tiredness that is caused due to irregularities of sleeping during later stages of pregnancy. And last but not least, the Yoga program in these DVDs is designed to guide a pregnant woman to be her own teacher. It teaches how to tailor the program as per one's own specific needs. A made to suit Yoga program will help women to integrate the program in their daily routine and through out their lives.
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