During pregnancy is essential to rest a lot and well, be relaxed and never tired. "The body - emphasizes Beatrice - is feeding, growing another body and another soul, and even if this process occurs quite naturally, the rhythms become longer and you get tired more easily. The emotional changes, thoughts "negative", the agitation prevents a good sleep, which in the period of gestation is vital. In recent months, then, it happens constantly waking up in the middle of the night. This is because prolactin, the hormone-feeding, is in circulation and brings the woman to waking states: hard, in fact, able to sleep the usual 7 / 8 consecutive hours.
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Breath is breath of life that unites us and awakens to life moment by moment a greater presence of what is happening outside and inside of us, a bright clarity and attention to all the nuances of reality. Breathing is to acknowledge and let go of unconscious fears and anxieties related to childbirth, plus breathing techniques, which in yoga are called pranayama, if learned properly maintain the time of labor.
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Supta Upavistha Konasana (lying position with opening of the legs)
Missing a few weeks meeting with the child. The excitement, fear, physical and emotional tensions are rising.
“In recent days the practice is based on positions stretching his legs outstretched against the wall or perpendicular to the ground, such as Supta Padangustasana or Upavistha Konasana Supta, Supta
“The positions reversed - said Beatrice - are very good during the pregnancy, but if you do not you ever practiced before has it better to rely on a qualified teacher to guide us in the execution.”
Physically prevent swelling in the legs, the appearance of varicose veins, improve circulation in the chest, resting heart and [...]
To strengthen the back Beatrice suggests practicing the positions of elongation: “The benefits of these asanas are many. First, avoid the back pain and sciatica problems typical of this period (particularly the third trimester of gestation), plus lighter legs. All positions that stretch back helps maintain a good posture is vital to prevent the crushing [...]
If you are dedicated to yoga regularly, you’ve already made a very important step forward towards a positive experience: You have chosen to carve out a bit ‘of your time to nurture yourself and your spirit. When the body becomes the place where it forms and grows a new life, a fortiori it is important [...]
The union between mother and son is a thin line that grows and is nurtured day after day is that deep connection that creates and sustains life. Pregnancy for every woman is a special time of great change and that is exciting. The body takes on a new form spontaneously and uncontrolled, affection and sensitivity [...]
Yoga helps to improve balance and strength of those who practice cycling, improving the flexibility of muscles often short and stiff.
Yoga helps to improve balance and strength to those who practice cycling, improving the flexibility of muscles often short and rigid. Often cyclists run the risk of destroying the ligaments and tendons, and determine, as [...]
The practice turns the race into a total discipline. Through yoga, in fact, it acquires a deep knowledge of its limitations and its potential.
The practice turns the race into a total discipline. Through yoga, in fact, is acquired - first physically then mentally - a deep knowledge of its limitations and its potential. This awareness [...]
Vrksasana, whose name derives from ending Vrksa which means tree, is a clear example of what can be difficult to stay balanced on one leg. And ‘this fact, a position that requires concentration, balance and strength and therefore can best be achieved only after a long practice and constant training, both physical and mental
Vrksa = [...]
