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Aqua yoga in pregnancy

9/9/2014

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During the hot summer of 2013, I trained as an Aquanatal Yoga Teacher. Practising yoga in water whilst pregnant reduces your body weight which causes less stress on the body’s joints. 

It's harder than it looks! Because water is denser than air, these beautiful aqua goddesses holding Natarajasana Dancer pose needed more muscle force to hold this posture as gracefully as they did. Having already practised regular yoga during their pregnancy, the increased resistance provided by the water helped them gain extra strength. 

Balance becomes easier and you may feel more flexible in the water due to less stress on the joints, but it's important to go easy. If tendons overstretch, they may not return to their original shape.

Belly breathing in water strengthens the diaphragm which in turn ensures we breathe correctly. Chest breathing uses muscles in ways that may cause stress that can lead to pain in the quadratus lumborum (low back muscle) and neck … contributing to a general feeling of unwellness during pregnancy.  

Sometimes it's hard to try new things, especially when you're in the deep end! But by bringing your awareness inside, you can then focus on how your baby is also experiencing their life right now.


That was such a fun afternoon and thanks ladies for taking the plunge!
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3/3/2021 01:05:15 am

This is a great post thankss

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  • About
  • HypnoBirthing
    • HypnoBirthing Program
    • In The Media >
      • Unexpected Homebirth of Lucy
      • Unexpected Homebirth of Maple
      • Kate Middleton's 'hypno' birth the way to go
      • Squeamish dad helps deliver baby boy George in bathtub
    • Private HypnoBirthing Coaching
    • Free Consultation
    • HypnoBirthing Refresher
    • Breech Turn
    • Natural Induction
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Enrolment
    • HypnoBirthing Resources - STUDENT AREA >
      • HypnoBirthing Audio Tracks
      • HypnoBirthing Breathing Techniques
      • Session 1 - Learning about Hypnosis, the Uterus, Nervous System, Mind/Body Connection, Psycho-physical Response
      • Session 2 - The Science of Fetology, Preparing the Body & Mind, Breathwork, Massage & Creating Birth Preferences
      • Session 3 - Birth Breathing, Advanced Visualisation, Deepening Techniques & Anchors
      • Session 4 - Overview of Childbirth, Avoiding Unnecessary Intervention, Birth Partner's Role & Fear Release
      • Session 5 - Birth Visualisation, Daily Exercises, Active Birth Movements & Positions, Rebozo, Using a Birth Ball
  • Yoga for Birth
  • Active Birth Workshop
  • Teacher Training
  • MOTHERHOOD
    • Mums & Bubs
    • The MotherHood Sessions
    • NurtureMum ONLINE
  • Testimonials
  • What The Guys are Saying
  • Birth Stories
    • SCUH Kawana >
      • Capri
      • Riley
      • Leo
      • Raffie
      • George Edward
      • Luca
      • Claire Alice
      • Maddison Marie
      • Amara Noelle
      • Noah
      • Ruben Rain
      • Riley James
      • Lola
      • Kip
      • Billie
      • Elijah
      • Harrison
      • Nash
      • Olly & Summer
      • Naolin
      • Aston Jai
      • Ryder
      • Callie Eve
      • Nullah
      • Leon Davis
      • Eve Josephine
      • Rocco
      • Polly
      • Mary Grace
      • Marley Heather
      • Claymore Niklaus
    • Nambour Hospital >
      • Ezra Jason
      • Harvey Thomas
      • Leo Aidan
      • Mia Grace
      • Teo Soul
      • Georgia Catherine
      • Luca
      • Blake Hudson
      • Hudson Thomas
      • Jacob Cole
      • Tucker Benjamin
      • Chase
      • Oskar Lewis
      • Archer Jeddison
      • Jack Darcy
      • Nixon Josh
      • Bonnie
      • Wolfgang
      • Stella Rose
      • Sadie
      • Suki
      • Aiya
      • Ivy Stone
      • Huntley
      • Willow
      • Leo
      • Archie
      • Lani
      • Nash
      • Leon
      • Alice
      • Charlotte
      • Grace
      • Jack
    • Buderim Hospital >
      • Jaxon David
      • Howie
      • Charlotte Sarah
      • Remi Maria Grace
      • Isaac Theodore
      • Henley
      • Pippa
      • Lilly Kathleen
      • Luka
      • Grace
      • Sasha Rose
      • Max
      • Isla Charlotte
      • Everlee Grae
      • Ethan
      • Lucas
      • Xavier
      • Ada Mae
      • Nate
      • Harrison
      • Oscar
      • Clio Madison
      • Jessica
      • Max Murray
      • Maya
      • Finn
      • Meila
      • Oriah
      • Freya
      • Poppy
      • Nixon
    • Home Births >
      • Frankie
      • Atlas
      • Parker
      • Lucy
      • Maple
      • Sydnee Rose
      • Alexander
      • Willow Aurora
      • Ari
      • Theo
      • Louie
      • Katelyn
      • George
      • Imogen
    • Other Locations >
      • Esther, Mater Mothers
      • Rain, Royal Women's Brisbane
      • Eliza, Gympie Hospital
      • Harvey, Mater Hospital
      • Imogen, Caboolture Hospital
      • Narayan, Rockhampton
      • William, SC Midwifery Centre
    • VBAC
    • C-Section
    • Induced Births
    • Breech Births
    • Waterbirths
    • Premature Births
    • Doula Support
  • Blog
  • Yoga for Men
  • DOULA
    • Birth Doula
  • Store
  • Birth Photography
  • YTT Resources