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Tai Chi is so gentle and safe, it is the perfect exercise for all trimesters of pregnancy. Medical research is now proving its effectiveness. Physically, Tai Chi exercise will help correct many of the physical side effects of pregnancy. It helps prevent back pain, swelling in the hands & feet, and also prevents excessive weight gain. Tai Chi will strengthen the body and prepare it for labor and delivery. Research shows Tai Chi practice can lessen the incidence of falling, a common concern in pregnancy. It also improves muscle tone and flexibility, which supports the changes in your body due to pregnancy. Studies show Tai Chi lowers high blood pressure and increases your immune system, which will keep you well during your pregnancy. Regular Tai Chi practice can improve your daily energy levels, fighting against fatigue, a common complaint in pregnancy. It also reduces pain levels in the body, which sometimes occurs in the last trimesters.
Emotionally,Tai Chi can help calm your mind and alleviate the feelings of stress and worry associated with the changes in life brought about by pregnancy. Because it teaches you deep breathing & meditation techniques, Tai Chi helps you relax and feel more balanced and centered. People who practice Tai Chi experience feeling peaceful inside themselves. Over time, they respond to stressful situations differently and feel more in control of their thoughts and reactions. It calms anxiety, feelings of stress and creates mental clarity, easing the emotional side effects of pregnancy.
Sources: Paige Waehner, Parenting Media Judith Horstman, Arthritis Today San Marino Tribune, 5-20-04
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