Birthlight Conception & Early Pregnancy Yoga
Conception is a miracle of energy, timing and receptivity. These qualities are enhanced through regular yoga practice, which improves the smooth functioning of the reproductive system. Then, when a ripe ovum is claimed by an eager sperm and slips into the prepared, waiting womb, the two will fuse into one and a unique new person can grow within the nurturing embrace of the mother’s body.
Stress can impede conception because it ties up so much of our vital energy – and this is detrimental. If stress is claiming energy for keeping our muscles uptight, our minds on overload and our emotions all churned up, the other systems of the body have to manage on the energy that is left over. Stress is the most likely culprit for delayed conception.
From the moment of conception, Nature’s first priority is the welfare of the baby growing in the womb, and the needs of the mother-to-be take second place. It is important for the woman to conserve her energy and to respond to her body’s needs. Yoga conserves energy by reducing stress through deep relaxation and boosts it by increasing oxygen uptake through yogic deep breathing and movement. Relaxation in water can help the body to adjust and gentle movements to stretch and tone the muscles.
Focusing on one thing, so that heart and mind become peaceful and calm, takes you from deep relaxation into the meditative state. This yogic method is especially fulfilling in pregnancy when the baby becomes the focus of the meditation. In addition the baby benefits enormously from the peaceful state and can relax.
The focus on the baby from the very beginning of his or her existence creates a close emotional bond even before birth, so that baby and mother are communicating and growing ever closer and more comfortable with each other right from conception.