Prenatal Yoga Benefits: Safe Exercise for Expecting Mothers (Plus Why Dads Should Join) | Tapas Yoga HK
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Can you exercise during pregnancy? Yes, you can - and yoga is one of the best exercises for expectant mothers.
Prenatal Yoga is specifically designed for moms-to-be. The movements are gentle and safe, helping the body adapt to the changes of pregnancy while preparing for delivery.
Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
Strengthens Pelvic Floor Muscles
The pelvic floor muscles play a key role during childbirth. Specific movements in prenatal yoga effectively strengthen these muscles, supporting natural delivery and speeding up postpartum recovery.
Builds Muscle Endurance and Control
As the belly grows, the body's center of gravity shifts, putting more pressure on the back and legs. Yoga strengthens these areas, improves posture, and relieves common pregnancy discomforts like lower back pain.
Improves Blood Circulation
Swelling and cramping are common during pregnancy. Yoga stretches promote blood circulation and help reduce these symptoms.
Learn Breathing Techniques
Classes teach rhythmic breathing methods that are extremely useful during labor, helping expectant mothers stay calm and cope with contractions.
Relaxes Body and Mind
Hormonal changes during pregnancy affect emotions. Yoga relaxation practices help balance body and mind, reduce anxiety, and allow expectant mothers to feel more happiness and joy.
Why Should Dads Join Too?
You might wonder: why would there be men in a prenatal yoga class?
Don't worry - we don't just let anyone join the prenatal classes. But we welcome expectant fathers to accompany their partners for several reasons:
Strengthens the Bond Participating in the pregnancy journey together gives dads a greater sense of involvement and brings couples closer.
Understanding Mom's Physical Condition During class, dads can experience firsthand what discomforts mom is going through, learning to be more understanding and caring.
Learning Support Techniques Instructors teach simple massage and stretching assistance techniques that dads can use at home to help relieve mom's discomfort.
Class Information
Suitable for: Expectant mothers 15 weeks pregnant or more (expectant fathers welcome to join)
Locations: Yuen Long yoga studio, Tsuen Wan yoga studio
Interested moms-to-be are welcome to WhatsApp us to book a class. Our instructors will provide suitable practice recommendations based on your physical condition.
WhatsApp Booking & Enquiries:
Yuen Long Studio: +852 68287318
Tsuen Wan Studio: +852 54700838
Address:
- Unit 206F, Gee Tat Centre, 129 On Lok Road, Yuen Long (3 mins walk from Long Ping MTR Exit E)
- Unit 05, 19/F, 99 Plaza, 99 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan
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Thanks for reading! We hope this article helps deepen your yoga knowledge. I'm from Tapas Yoga HK. We're a dedicated yoga studio with locations in Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan. If you'd like to start your yoga journey, contact us via WhatsApp: (Yuen Long) 68287318 or (Tsuen Wan) 54700838.
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