Yoga for Pregnancy

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Item Code:	IDF111
Author:	Dr. Shamantakamani Narendran, Dr. R Nagarathna,Dr. H R Nagendra
Publisher:	SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA
Language:	English
Edition:	2022
ISBN:	9788187313151
Pages:	168 (B & W Illus:112)
Cover:	Paperback
Other Details	8.5" X 5.4"
Weight	200 gm

Book Description

From the Back of the Book:

This book provides useful guidelines for pregnant women who wish to practise yoga to have an easy delivery. Here is a complete description of asanas, regulated breathing (Pranayama) and relaxation techniques profusely illustrated, which they can do throughout pregnancy up till delivery. It also gives information about the physiological changes that take place in mother. There are some interesting Puranic stories also. The key message here is that yoga can be practiced by pregnant women. About the Author:

Dr Shamanthakamani Narendran is one of the eminent pediatricians of Bangalore. She broadcasts regular programmes on All India Radio and Dooradarshan.

She recently got her Master's Degree in Kannada and also in Philosophy, through correspondence course. She is now doing her Ph D in yoga and allied sciences from VYASA affiliated to Bangalore University. She has traveled widely: she takes active part in rural health projects and other community services. She is a Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. She has published two books on childcare (in Kannada Language).

She is a recipient of several awards. He served as president of Bangalore Pediatric Society, Association of Women Doctors of Karanataka, and Kannada Vaidya Sahithya Parishat. She is at present doing extensive research study on efficacy of "Yoga in Pregnant Women".

CONTENTS

Preface		Page No.
Chapter-1
	MEDICAL FACTS ABOUT PREGNANCY
1.1	Broad Perspectives in obstetrics	1
1.2	Anatomical features
	1.2.1 Female reproductive system	2
	1.2.2 Male reproductive system	11
	1.2.3 Fertilization	15
	1.2.4 Conception & Implantation	16
	1.2.5 Fetal life Support systems	17
	1.2.6 Further development of the fetus	20
	1.2.7 Nutrients for brain development	24
1.3	Physiological aspects
	1.3.1 Physiology of pregnancy	27
	1.3.2 What are the important hormonal changes in pregnancy?	30
1.4	Three trimesters of pregnancy
	1.4.1 Changes in first Trimester	32
	1.4.2 Changes in second Trimester	34
	1.4.3 Changes in third Trimester	35
1.5	Complications of pregnancy	36
1.6	Sonography in pregnancy	37
1.7	Child Birth	38
Chapter-2
	EFFECTS OF STRESS ON PREGNANCY
	2.1 What is stress?	41
	2.2 Is pregnancy a stress?	46
	2.3 How does yoga provide the answer to stress reduction in pregnancy?	48
Chapter-3
	MANAGEMENT
	3.1 What is Antenatal?	49
	3.2 Diet in pregnancy	50
	3.3 Yogic concept of balance diet	54
Chapter-4
	BASIS OF IAYT FOR PREGNANCY
	4.1 Concept of Yoga	59
	4.2 Five sheaths of human existence	61
	4.3 How do we understand illness (Vyadhi) according to Yoga?	66
	4.4 What is Astanga Yoga of Maharshi Patanjali?	68
	4.5 The four streams of yoga	72
	4.6 Integrated approach of yoga therapy in pregnancy	78
Chapter-5
	VIEWS ON PREGNANCY IN ANCIENT SCRIPTURES
5.1	Garbhopanisad	85
5.2	From Puranas
	5.2.1 According to the Agni Purana	87
	5.2.2 According to the Brahmanda Purana	88
5.3	Stories from Scriptures
	5.3.1 The story of Abhimanyu	89
	5.3.2 The story of Prahlada	89
	5.3.3 The story of Astavakra	89
	5.3.4 The story of Pariksit	90
Chapter-6
	YOGA PRACTICES DURING PREGNANCY
6.1	Introduction to yoga practices	93
6.2	Sthiti and Sithila postures	94
6.3	Sakti Vikasaka Suksma Vyayama
	6.3.1 Loosening Fingers	95
	6.3.2 Loosening Wrist	96
	6.3.3 Shoulder Rotation	97
6.4	Breathing Practices
	6.4.1 Hands in and breathing	99
	6.4.2 Hands Stretch/ Side Stretch breathing	100
	6.4.3 Tiger Breathing	101
	6.4.4 Neck Exercise	102
6.5	Loosening Practices
	6.5.1 Forward and Backward bending	105
	6.5.2 Side Bending	106
	6.5.3 Twisting	106
6.6	Yogasanas
	6.6.1 Standing posture
	a. Ardha-Kati Cakrasana	107
	b. Padahasatasana	108
	6.6.2 Sitting posture
	a. Vajrasana	109
	b. Ardha-Matsyendrasana	110
	c. Badha Konasana*	111
	d. Upavista Konasana*	114
	e. Squatting*	116
	f. Sasankasana	117
	g. Siddhasana	117
	6.6.3 Supine posture
	a. Viparita Karani	118
	b. Instant Relation Technique (IRT)	119
	c. Quick Relation Technique (QRT)	120
	d. Deep Relation Technique (DRT)	121
	e. Savasana in Lateral Position	123
	f. Yoga Nidra	124
Chapter-7
	PRANAYAMA
7.1	Introduction	127
7.2	Sectional Breathing
	a. Abdominal, b. Thoraic, c. Upper Lobar	128-129
7.3	Techniques of Pranayama
	7.3.1. Nadi Suddhi	130
	7.3.2. Cooling Pranayama
	a. Sitali, b. Sitkari, c. Sadanta	132-131
	7.3.3. Bhramari	132
7.4	Pranayama in delivery room	133
Chapter-8
	MEDITATION
	8.1 Introduction	135
	8.2 Nadanusandhana	136
	8.3 OM Meditation	138
	8.4 Mudras used in Meditation
	8.4.1 Asvini Mudra	140
	8.4.2 Sanmukhi Mudra	140
Chapter-9
	KRIYAS
	9.1 Trataka	143
	9.2 Vamana Dhouti	148
	Yga practices during Child Delivery	151
	References	152
	Practice Charts	153

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