Abstract

ROLE OF YOGA IN SAFE PREGNANCY- A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Sunita Acharya*, Pratibha Tripathi, Anita Acharya and Binod Kumar Singh

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life that explains various ways to prevent and cure diseases. Ayurveda lays out synchronization among body, mind and soul. Yoga is the art of living a happy life which is for the progress of our body, mind and soul. Ayurveda and Yoga are not merely same nor separate but related healing disciplines. Like Ayurveda Yoga has its significance in preventive, curative and rehabilitative health. Asana and Pranayama which are the component of Astanga Yoga are gaining global acceptance because of the benefits in preventive health. Pregnancy is a condition in which women undergo distinct physiological changes and stress and is accompanied by unique physical and psychological demands. Yoga may have many benefits during pregnancy, including building pelvic strength and preparing body for labor. The study was planned to review the safe and unsafe Yoga practices in pregnancy. Review on Yoga, pregnancy and concept of Yoga in pregnancy was done and conclusion was drawn. Yoga practice is safe and beneficial in pregnancy. Certain Yoga and Pranyama practice help promoting the better health of pregnant woman and certain Yoga Asana are unsafe during pregnancy. The practice of Yoga should be judicious to get the additional benefits and prevent complications during pregnancy.

Keywords: Yoga, Pregnancy, Ayurveda, Pranayam, benefits, safe to practice.