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Sat Nam,

 

I am three months pregnant. This month they are

encouraging me to no longer lay on my back. I

purchased several of the KY books.

Transition to a heart centered world

Relax and Renew

Your Life is in your chakras

and Alchemy of Love Relationships

I have been doing several of the Mantras daily-

ONG,

ONG Namo guru dev Namo

Ra MA DA Sa Sa Say HO Hung

which are radically changing my life for the better.

:)

I am wanting to develop the root,sex,and navel,chakras

but have stayed away from many of the exercises

because they are contraindicated by my doctor during

pregnancy. Are there any variations of the floor

exercises that can be used during pregnancy to align

and open these chakras without being in a laying down

position? I have also avoided all work with the navel

chakra and not performed the breath of fire.

Thankyou,

Jennie

 

 

 

 

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Hi Jennie...

 

i thought i remember reading somewhere that

Gurmukh Kaur has a book or video on K Yoga for

pregnancy....

 

i did see her on TV last week on some cable network

that was dedicating a day to pregnancy related shows.

i cant remember which...

 

haha.. sorry that wasnt much help was it?

 

Anyone else have more info on this?

 

Sat Nam!

Akire

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>i thought i remember reading somewhere that

>Gurmukh Kaur has a book or video on K Yoga for

>pregnancy....

 

yes, 2 videos, take a look on the KY.org site, at the bottom are

links to get the 2 ones:

kundalini yogabooks.html

by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.

also her web site http://www.gurmukh.com

 

i think she's really well known for her videos on pregnancy,

 

hope this help,

 

m-c

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Congradulations! I just love talking about pregnancy and yoga! I have had

two children at home and practiced kundalini yoga throughout both

pregnancies, and I also taught pregnancy yoga. Each pregnancy was very

different. First, I must wonder if there is some specific reason you are

being encouraged to not lay on your back. I have heard something of it

before, but it is not a widely practiced thing, though some people have

shared scary stories about it on a list I was on with much debate following

from the rest. My personal feeling on it is if you listen to your body and

are not comfortable on your back then it's guidance should be followed. The

body has very great wisdom. It knows how to birth a baby! In the case of

birth we are just along for the ride to be amazed.

 

Here is a website to check out: http://www.socalbirth.org/shelly/yoga.htm.

It has the videos mentioned already (they are wonderful!). I have never

been one to practice yoga in front of a TV (we don't even have a TV!), but

my yoga teacher, Siri Narayan, gave me this video and I did it when I was

visiting my family and I was very impressed. There are also four pregnancy

yoga sets given on the website. I did them throughout my pregnancies. So

you know, the usual pregnancy contraindications like not practicing breath

of fire or doing inverted postures officially kick in after four months.

Personally, I have always implimented them earlier because that is what felt

right for me. Above all, pregnancy is a time to listen to the body and its

wisdom. It burns me up when women give their power away to doctors, place

their faith in them, and doubt their bodies. Rather we should be skeptical

of anyone who advises us to do something that is not in alignment with our

body's messages. However, modern society has been guiding woman away from

listening to their bodies for some time, so it can take some conscious work.

 

If you are interested their are several nice email lists for pregnant woman.

I am familiar with homebirth and unassisted birth ones, though on such lists

all woman are supported in their birth location choices.

 

As far as developing the chakras, the naval chakra opens by itself as

pregnancy progresses. I am not sure what laying down exercises you wish to

avoid. Double leg lifts should be avoided, along with stretch pose and

other intense abdominal exercises. They are not beneficial for the abdomen

at that time, and they are also unnecessary. I would be interested in

knowing what sort of floor exercises your doctor has contraindicated for

you, or perhaps it was all of them.

 

 

Enjoy this journey you are on! It is a rite of passage.

 

Love Always,

littlebird Leslie

AKA Guru Chiter Kaur

 

 

Qetesh [sekhmet33]

Thursday, February 08, 2001 4:53 PM

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Pregancy and yoga sets

 

 

Sat Nam,

 

I am three months pregnant. This month they are

encouraging me to no longer lay on my back. I

purchased several of the KY books.

Transition to a heart centered world

Relax and Renew

Your Life is in your chakras

and Alchemy of Love Relationships

I have been doing several of the Mantras daily-

ONG,

ONG Namo guru dev Namo

Ra MA DA Sa Sa Say HO Hung

which are radically changing my life for the better.

:)

I am wanting to develop the root,sex,and navel,chakras

but have stayed away from many of the exercises

because they are contraindicated by my doctor during

pregnancy. Are there any variations of the floor

exercises that can be used during pregnancy to align

and open these chakras without being in a laying down

position? I have also avoided all work with the navel

chakra and not performed the breath of fire.

Thankyou,

Jennie

 

 

 

 

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Gurmukh specializes in Kundalini yoga for prenancy and post natal women...

plus.. sets to do with baby!!

She has many videos...and she has her own website...

www.gurmukh.com

 

All light surround you and your baby!!

k.

 

kelly mitchell

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Montreal,Quebec

 

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m-c [m-c]

Friday, February 09, 2001 11:03 AM

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Re: Pregancy and yoga sets

 

 

 

>i thought i remember reading somewhere that

>Gurmukh Kaur has a book or video on K Yoga for

>pregnancy....

 

yes, 2 videos, take a look on the KY.org site, at the bottom are

links to get the 2 ones:

kundalini yogabooks.html

by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.

also her web site http://www.gurmukh.com

 

i think she's really well known for her videos on pregnancy,

 

hope this help,

 

m-c

 

 

 

"OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY"

- Yogi Bhajan

 

You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups),

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Kundaliniyoga-

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WEB SITE: kundalini yoga

 

KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from

kundalini yogaclasses.html

 

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Dear Leslie,

Thankyou for your wonderful reply. :) I was encouraged

to lay on my left side at night and told to avoid

laying on my back. However I am finding that laying on

my back with my knees propped up on pillows is the

only way I can rest comfortably. They said that the

weight of the uterus could hinder the blood suppy to

the baby if I lay on my back. They do not want me to

do any exercises that would have me lay on my back, no

abdominal exercises, and no exercise that I have not

been doing prior to pregnancy... which is frustrating.

Last summer I biked fifteen miles a day and walked

four to twelve miles if I couldn't bike... I lifted

weights also... But once the weather turned cold and I

started college full time,I stopped exercising...I

became pregnant the last of NOV and now that the

weather is turning warmer and I have a gym membership

my doctor is telling not to resume activity because I

have not been exercising the four months prior to

conceiving...I think I am going to do light upper body

weights for my arms and start a light walking/biking

program and yoga anyway...I would go crazy if I had to

stay indoors all spring and summer and not exercise a

little... I feel physically horrible now that I have

stopped exercising and am anxious to start a light

program.. thankyou for the links to the videos :)

Jennie

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Hello Jennie,

 

Sat Nam to you. I'm glad I was of help. I very much believe in the ability

of a pregnant woman to know what is good for her. None of the doctors or

midwives I have known caution against laying on the back, though it is

widely accepted that laying on the left side is beneficial and often most

comfortable (as it was for me), though that is not alway the case (as it is

with you). Sure, being told that laying on your back could kill your baby

is quite scary, but it just doesn't sound very likely to me because it is so

impractical. Not all doctors and midwives use strict cut offs or rules for

what exercise is appropriate for a pregnant woman. Sorry, I don't mean to

bash your doctor, but it does seem that you do not intend to follow his/her

advise and that may well be wise, but in that case you may consider another

doctor or midwife that you would be able to work with more openly. One of

the best ways for a birth assistant to serve you is to know you very well.

You know your situation and you seem pretty clear about what is comfortable

and what level of exercise is suitable for you. Every person is different.

Doing things that make you feel good during pregnancy is a point not to be

ignored! Above all I would say to do what feels right for you. I do wonder

if you may have a more constructive time with prenatals with some other

doctor or midwife. If he isn't really listening now, don't expect him/her

to when you are in labor! It is hard to switch doctors. I had to fire a

midwife during my last pregnancy and it was like breaking up with a

boyfriend or something, but it was sooooooo worth it! I felt so relieved

afterwards and later found the perfect midwife for me.

 

I wish you luck and a lovely pregnancy!

 

Love Always,

littlebird Leslie

 

 

Qetesh [sekhmet33]

Sunday, February 11, 2001 7:35 PM

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RE: Pregancy and yoga sets

 

 

Dear Leslie,

Thankyou for your wonderful reply. :) I was encouraged

to lay on my left side at night and told to avoid

laying on my back. However I am finding that laying on

my back with my knees propped up on pillows is the

only way I can rest comfortably. They said that the

weight of the uterus could hinder the blood suppy to

the baby if I lay on my back. They do not want me to

do any exercises that would have me lay on my back, no

abdominal exercises, and no exercise that I have not

been doing prior to pregnancy... which is frustrating.

Last summer I biked fifteen miles a day and walked

four to twelve miles if I couldn't bike... I lifted

weights also... But once the weather turned cold and I

started college full time,I stopped exercising...I

became pregnant the last of NOV and now that the

weather is turning warmer and I have a gym membership

my doctor is telling not to resume activity because I

have not been exercising the four months prior to

conceiving...I think I am going to do light upper body

weights for my arms and start a light walking/biking

program and yoga anyway...I would go crazy if I had to

stay indoors all spring and summer and not exercise a

little... I feel physically horrible now that I have

stopped exercising and am anxious to start a light

program.. thankyou for the links to the videos :)

Jennie

-

 

 

 

"OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY"

- Yogi Bhajan

 

You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups),

or send mail to

Kundaliniyoga-

NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE!

WEB SITE: kundalini yoga

 

KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from

kundalini yogaclasses.html

 

Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga,

Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs.

 

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I'd just like to add to this discussion. The reason pregnant women are

advised (after the first trimester) not to lie on their backs is that it

creates too much of a strain on the uterine ligamnets. As the pregnancy

progresses (after the twenty -second week) there is a real risk of

unterine weight compressing the vena cava and cutting off blood supply to

the fetus. During pregnany there is a hormone secreted which relaxes all

the joints to accomodate the changing body, but it also makes it very

easy to overextend I'm all for people doing what feels right and good (

I've had three children myself and gave birth to one at home) but I

think one needs to understand the reasoning behind advice given before

one is in a position to make an informed choice.. I am certified in pre

and peri natal massage so this is how I know this.

 

Love and blessings,

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