Abstract

USEFUL YOGIC ASANAS IN PREGNANCY-A REVIEW

Vd. Vidya D. Sarode* and Dr. Afrin Mheaboob Shaikh

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Abstract

Yoga is the ancient science of India. During period 300 B.C. Patanjali muni established this science in the form of Darshana Shastra. From then till today this science get developing day by day with various research work. Yoga science consist of eight different aspects, together called as Ashtanga Yoga. Asana is one of them. The posture which gives comfortable position to the body is called Asana. In general, asana having many benefits to human body and it gives relief from various diseases. Pregnancy or antenatal period is delicate period in life of woman, during which vigorous activities or exercises are completely contraindicated according to Ayurveda as well as modern science. But ongoing research in yoga suggest that mild form of yoga which includes few simple and easy yogic asanas and pranayamas may perform in antenatal period. These asanas having positive impact on physical and mental health of pregnant woman and helps to prevent pregnancy disorders. One should keep in mind that this yoga should perform under guidance of experts. In this article we are going to review such few important asanas which can be perform in pregnancy.

Keywords: Ashtanga Yoga, Asana, Antenatal period.