Yoga for Pregnancy
Book Specification
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
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".
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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