Abstract
Yoga is a mind-body practice that encompasses a system of postures (asana), deep breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Over 36 million Americans practice yoga of which the majority are reproductive-aged women. Literature to support this practice is limited, albeit on the rise. A prenatal yoga practice has been shown to benefit women who suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, low back pain, and sleep disturbances. A small number of studies have been performed in high-risk pregnancies that also demonstrate an improvement in outcomes. The safety of performing yoga for the first time in pregnancy and fetal tolerance has been demonstrated.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 600-612 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 26 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Exercise
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal
- Yoga