Self realization that there’s a life inside a life in Pregnancy
Often prenatal when they join yoga sessions they ask me to do some twisky-turvey asana. They find the flow of the session is too low which isn’t their mistake they have a habit of doing high volume exercise in the gym or intense yoga. So, first month pregnancy will be just normal as you won’t realize until you don’t miss your periods. Then 2nd and 3rd month I prefer not to take any prenatal on board as the baby is in the process of making. Also, pregnancy is not confirmed by that moment.
Start your yoga session’s by undertaking these points in mind:
a) Wait for 13th week to get over- As before this 1st trimester is considered as the most crucial part of the pregnancy wherein the baby’s body parts in making.
b) Wait for 3rd month of report to come- The ultrasound will confirm the pregnancy which is viable (can be seen) and can estimate the due date. It will also confirm how many babies the prenatal is carrying and will confirm whether baby is growing in the uterus and is not ectopic (growing outside the uterus).
c) Take a Green signal from gynecologist- This is something really important for both prenatal and the yoga instructor who’s undertaking the prenatal on board for yoga session’s. As the Gymea has the proper knowledge from the scratch about the
proceedings and the medical history of the Prenatal. Hence, it is very essential to consult the gynaecologist before you go further to take up any kind of activity.
d) Do your own Research and Analysis before joining any prenatal yoga classes.
You can ask these questions to your yoga instructor before you join them:
~ Whether the instructor is certified or not?
~ How much experience he/she has not in terms of years but in number of client’s he/she has catered. As this will tell you that you’re not a Ginny pig of the instructor.
I case you’re a prenatal yoga instructor and just completed your certification then start getting client’s whom you were teaching before they got conceived. Like that take the experience from 10-15 prenatal of your own circle then start exploring outside.
~ Trust the process- If you know the yoga instructor and he/she has just completed his/her certification then have faith in your instructor they may know your body well. If you don’t know the instructor then ask for a trial and then decide.
But it’s a request to all the prenatal’s not to combine or compare regular yoga/physical activity which you did when you weren’t pregnant.
We both are in same boat
Now as you know when to join the prenatal yoga session. Here, the question comes how to spend the remaining two months of the first trimester when we can’t to yoga or any physical activity apart from walking. So, my lovely ladies understand this first you’re not alone in this process now where you’re feeling bored,lethargic or fatigued. There’s one more life which is inside this life who’s thinking “What is this happening in my life?”.
Here are some techniques to relax your mind which you can do:
~ Go for a walk: As walking helps to boost your mind which increases blood flow and blood circulation to the brain and body. It has a positive effect on your central nervous system which is responsible for stress response in the body.
~ Activity to do: Select any place which you like the most example shopping mall if it’s closer to your house, garden, terrace or office corridor where most the intellectual meeting take place and start walking as per your body capacity.
~ Client experience: I remember one of my client from Johannesburg she never use to like to walk as she was living in a hill area the terrain was sloppy. As the session’s proceeded further I came to she likes shopping. So I suggested her to go to mall everyday as it was closer to her place. And to my surprise she loved this idea so much that she didn’t miss her walk even a single day.
~Read some spiritual books or motivational books: This may sound little not so interesting because if you’re not a book reader or spiritual person then let me tell you this is the perfect time to reunite yourself with that higher power.
~ Play some indoor games: You may think what is wrong with Meenakshi but trust me games like carrom, ludo, snake and ladder, business game or jenga etc can make your life easy.
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- i) Meaning of Mudra:
Mudra is a Sanskrit word which means “seal” or “gesture”. It is a symbolic or ritual gesture which is used in yoga, meditation and also in Ayurveda to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being. There are various types of Mudra which beneficial for particular part of the body. Let’s which are these Mudra.
- ii) Why to do Mudra during Pregnancy:
Many of you may think but why to do Mudra during pregnancy then let’s take a hypothetical situation you’re at your in-laws place and in 5th month of your pregnancy.You and your spouse decided to go at prenatal moon to Manali. You made an itinerary but the very last moment your in-laws suggests you to stay at home. In such a situation you may loose your calm and to prepare you as well as your body Mudra comes into a picture. Below are certain Mudra which every prenatal should do.
(Note: Mudra should be done with both the hands and keep it above your thigh)
iii) Mudra’s and their benefits:
- a) Gyan Mudra: It is also known as
the “knowledge” mudra. It is one most beloved Mudra which you in the Internet.
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Technique:It is formed by touching the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb,while other two fingers are straight.
Duration: 3-5mins or you can hold while doing Pranayama everyday. Benefits: Helps to improve concentration, memory and reduce stress.
- b) Dhyana Mudra: Also famous to start the internal journey.
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Technique: Keep right hand above your left
hand whereas both the thumbs paws are touching to each other.
Duration: 3-5 minutes or you can hold while doing Pranayama everyday.
Benefits: Helps in reducing anxiety, negative emotions, cleans and renews emotional energy, reduces stress, helps to awaken the conscience, brings self awareness,helps to start inward journey,makes you intuitive.
- c) Apana Vayu Mudra: It is also known as “Mrit Sanjeevani” or “life saviour” Mudra. It is said
person going heart attack if made to hold this Mudra at that very moment then further damage of heart can be prevented.
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Technique: Join middle and ring finger to thumb tip whereas index finger is rolled inwards in order to touch the base of the thumb and the little finger is extended outward.
Duration: 3-5 minutes or you can hold while doing Pranayama everyday.
Benefits: Strengthens heart,regulates palpitations,reduces gastric problems,eliminates toxins,improves respiratory tract,relaxes nervous system.
- d) Shavasnalika Mudra:It is also known as “Bronchial” Mudra.
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Technique: Place the little finger at the base of the thumb, ring finger at the mid of the thumb and middle finger at top of the thumb whereas index finger is extended outward.
Duration: 3-5 minutes or you can hold while doing Pranayama everyday.
Benefits: Helps in acute attacks of bronchitis ,helps to open the wind pipe which allows to inhale maximum oxygen, eliminates respiratory problems like asthma, allergies.
Introducing Positive affirmations to the baby
Firstly, let us understand why we need to say positive affirmations.
Here, are the reasons:
– It can reduce the stress and anxiety which can help your life easier while going out, eating, sleeping etc.
– Positive thoughts can help you to ingrain the positive feelings which can ultimately help you to enjoy your pregnancy.
– Making these positive affirmations as your habit can effect shift your focus from unwanted stress to your own expansion capacity to deal with the situation.
– It will help you to build more confidence, create more ideas and most importantly will help you to channelize your energy in positive directions.
Following are the positive affirmations which you can do at anytime of the day:
For mommies:
– I’m a strong independent individual
– I love myself
– I’m the best thing to happen in this universe
– There’s a reason for me to come in this world and the reason is really amazing – Thank you so much universe for whatever you gave me by far.
– Thank you so much in advance for whatever you’ll give me in future.
– I know there are best thing which are kept for me.
– I am very strong.
– I am grateful for my body.
– I am willing to find happiness in each moment.
For babies:
– My little one is safe inside me.
– You’re the best thing to happen in my life.
– Thank you choosing us as your family.
– Thank you for choosing us as your parents.
– Thank you for choosing me as your mother.
– You mean a lot to all of us.
– We know there’s a reason to choose us and that reason is very beautiful.
– You made our lives complete
– You take care of yourself from inside and we’ll take care from outside.
– Thanks for gracing our lives with your presence.
– This world is beautiful.
– I am strong and so is my baby.Together, we are strong.
Activity:
Make your own positive affirmations:
-I love myself and ________________
– This is the most ________________
– I believe in ________________
– My baby is _______________
– I am ________________