¹Dr. Smita Sarmah, ²Dr. Balen Baishya

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijahm/v7i6.02

¹PG Scholar , ²Professor & Ex-Head of Deptt. Of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Govt. Ayurvedic College, Jalukbari  Guwahati-14, Assam 

Abstract:

Pregnancy is a state of emotion. During pregnancy period,mind will be filled with both positive as well as negative thoughts. Those thoughts affect the mother as well as the fetus.Positive thoughts will bring happiness to the fetus through mother and negative thoughts will bring sorrow, grief to the fetus through mother.So, the environment where the lady spend her time, daily routine of the lady, food that is taken by the lady are very important.

Yogasanas  and exercises not only helpful for the maintenance of health of the pregnant lady and the fetus but also helpful for easy labour by relaxing the body. Yogic practices integrate body, mind and spirit. Yogasanas bring harmony, develop a satisfied and positive attitude towards life. It helps to build immunity, inner strength, improve control over body and mind. Practicing yogasanas and exercises calm mind of the pregnant lady  and prepare the body for the extreme changes that she will go through in the coming months. It helps the pregnant lady to deal with all the physical and emotional changes with ease.

Keywords: Pregnancy, fetus, yogasanas, exercises

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