YOGA AND PREGNANCY Flashcards
1
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WHEN CAN PREGNANT WOMEN PRACTICE
A
NEW YOGIS START AFTER WEEK 13
PRIOR YOGI AVOID WEEKS 8 AND 12 (WHERE RISK OF MISCARRIAGE IS GREATEST)
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Q
PRACTICES CONTRADICTED BY PREGNANCY
A
PRONE POSE SUPINE POSE (THIRD TRIMESTER) DYNAMIC HEATED PRACTICE CLOSED BELLY TWISTS STRONG CORE WORK DEEP HIP OPENERS (RELAXIN) HEATED PRANAYAMA
3
Q
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY
A
INCREASED RESPIRATION RATE INCREASED HEART RATE GIT ISSUES RELAXIN AND OTHER HORMONES FLUID RETENTION INCREASED URINATION
4
Q
BIOMECHANICAL CHANGES DURING
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SWELLING OF FEET AND ANKLES INCREASED PRESSURE ON LOWER LIMB JOINTS ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT (LEADING TO GIRDLE PAIN) THORACIC COMPRESSION CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME
