Deepika Padukone Practiced Prenatal Yoga In Pregnancy: Here's All You Need To Know

Deepika Padukone, who welcomed a baby girl with her husband Ranveer Singh on September 8, is known for her unwavering commitment to fitness. Even throughout her pregnancy, the actress maintained a healthy routine and stayed active. Recently, Deepika’s yoga trainer, Anshuka Parwani, uploaded a couple of selfies with Deepika, who is seen flaunting her baby bump. In the caption, Anshuka shared Deepika’s commitment to a prenatal fitness regime during her nine-month journey.

“Guiding you through every breath, stretch, and asana as you prepare for this special chapter has been an incredible honour. Your commitment, positivity and trust in the process have truly shone through, and I’m so proud to have been a part of this journey,” Anshuka wrote in the caption.

What Is Prenatal Yoga?

Practicing yoga during pregnancy is said to be very important. It is a modified yoga practice that is specially designed for pregnant women, typically starting from the second trimester. Prenatal yoga supports the emotional and physical changes a woman experiences during a 9-month pregnancy. It also helps ensure a healthy and comfortable process for both her and her baby.

Some of the benefits that come with prenatal yoga include:

1. It helps reduce back pain, sciatica and pelvic pressure.
2. It also improves flexibility which makes everyday tasks easier.
3. It strengthens core muscles and prepares the body for childbirth.
4. The gentle stretch and breathing techniques promote relaxation and reduce stress.
5. It also reduces the risk of postpartum issues such as urinary and bowel incontinence.

Yoga Poses For Every trimester

First Trimester:

Focus on strengthening your body and easing tension, particularly in your lower back and hips. Head-to-knee forward bend (Janu sirsasana), Wide-angle seated forward bend (Upavistha konasana) and Cat-cow pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana) should be performed.

Second Trimester

Your body produces more of the hormone relaxin, which loosens your tendons, muscles and ligaments to help prepare for childbirth. Bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana), Child’s pose (Balasana), Triangle pose (Trikonasana) and Standing forward bend (Uttanasana) can be practised.

Third Trimester

As your baby grows and takes up more space, you might find it harder to breathe and move comfortably. In the third trimester, practise the Warrior II pose (Virabhadrasana II), Garland pose (Malasana), Easy pose (Sukhasana) and Side corpse pose (Parsva Savasana).

Things To Keep In Mind When Practising Prenatal Yoga

1. Follow all prenatal yoga guidelines, making sure to modify or avoid certain poses.
2. Take it easy and avoid overexertion or overheating.
3. When twisting, focus on twisting from your shoulders or chest, not your lower spine or belly, to avoid putting pressure on your stomach.
4. Always get approval from your doctor before starting prenatal yoga, especially if you have any pregnancy complications. Also, reach out to an expert to know what kind of asanas are suitable for you.