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Yoga For Women
from: Kirsten HawkinsEmotional pressure and stress have a pronounced effect on every
woman's health. It has been proven that emotional distress often
translates into physical weakness and different illnesses. There
are many other factors that affect women's health such as
hormonal changes, which are far more pronounced than in the case
of men. Yoga offers an excellent solution to most of these
issues that are unavoidable.
Different stages in a woman's life may bring various problems.
There are issues associated with menstrual cramps and the
premenstrual syndrome that affect many women around the world.
The noticeable hormonal changes that accompany menopause are
another reason why women have to cope with increased stress
levels. One of the major changes in a woman's life is associated
to pregnancy. This is a stage in which every health problem may
be reflected on the health of the baby, so it is vital for the
mother to stay healthy throughout the whole pregnancy process.
Yoga offers various solutions to all of these issues, enabling
women to get passed these inherent obstacles.
Yoga is often used by women to prepare for the last months of
pregnancy and labor. A fit and healthy mother has better chances
of delivering the baby without any complications what so ever,
so the importance of yoga practices becomes even bigger.
Different yoga poses such as the fish yoga pose or the cat pose
help the mother develop both the physical and mental strength
and focus that will greatly help during labor. Regular yoga
practice can lessen the negative effects of various pregnancy
problems such as morning sickness. Stretching poses also help
the mother relax and strengthen the pelvis muscles, which will
function easier during birth. Breathing techniques are
invaluable during birth as they allow the mother to focus on the
delivery rather than having to fight off the associated birth
pain.
Women in the postnatal period or those that just want to improve
their vitality and energy levels can try some of the following
poses. The fish yoga pose, for example, helps women increase
oxygen processing and increases relaxation. This pose is also
known to strengthen back and neck muscles, while also improving
the responses of the nervous system. The hero yoga pose is one
of the best if the woman is looking for a period of time
dedicated to meditation.
The cat pose is one of the most frequent ones to be used by
women, regardless of age or physical condition. It is excellent
for increasing spinal column flexibility and relaxing the lower
back muscles, which carry the weight of the whole upper body
while standing. The specific position of the cat pose also
favors an increased kidney blood irrigation. This pose can be
followed by the head stand, a slightly more difficult pose, but
which also produces some beneficial results. This pose allows
certain parts of the body rest as they do not have to function
to maximum capability due to the reverse of gravity. Women may
specifically benefit from this pose as it relieves back pain and
lower back muscle pressure.
About the author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a yoga enthusiast and teacher from Nashville,
TN. Visit http://www.onlineyoga411.com/ for more information on
all styles of yoga and yoga and spirituality resources.
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