Garbha Sanskar Yoga / गर्भ संस्कार योग
Prenatal Gentle Yoga — Tier A12 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base
Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Gentle yoga for pregnancy — modified asanas, breathing, relaxation. MPYPCP Garbha Sanskar programme. No prone, no strong twists, no overheating. Medical obstetric clearance required.
हिंदी
गर्भावस्था के लिए सौम्य योग — modified आसन, श्वास, विश्राम। MPYPCP गर्भ संस्कार। प्रोन नहीं, तेज twist नहीं, overheating नहीं। obstetric अनुमति।
इस अध्याय में / In this chapter
English
- Trimester-wise gentle modifications
- Breath and relaxation — no forceful kriyas
- Obstetrician clearance for high-risk pregnancy
हिंदी
- तिमाही के अनुसार संशोधन
- श्वास व विश्राम — जोरदार क्रिया नहीं
- उच्च जोखिम में obstetrician सहमति
EN: Garbha Sanskar honours two lives in one practice — mother and child. Every pose, breath, and mantra must ask: is this gentle enough for both?
HI: गर्भ संस्कार में माँ और शिशु दोनों का ध्यान — हर आसन में कोमलता पहले।
Vidhi / Method — विधि
Safe practices
EN: (1) Tadasana, modified Trikonasana with support. (2) Cat-cow on all fours (not deep). (3) Butterfly / Baddha Konasana seated. (4) Anulom Vilom — slow, no Kumbhaka. (5) Yoga Nidra side-lying in 3rd trimester.
HI: (1) ताड़ासन, supported त्रिकोण। (2) cat-cow (हल्का)। (3) titli / बddha konasana। (4) अनुलोम विलोम — धीरे। (5) योग निद्रा side-lying (3rd trimester)।
Labh / Benefits — लाभ
English
- Physical comfort — gentle movement in pregnancy.
- Breath awareness — for labour preparation (teaching context).
- Relaxation — stress reduction support.
हिंदी
- शारीरिक सुख — गर्भ में।
- श्वास — labour prep (शिक्षण)।
- विश्राम।
Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी
| Condition | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| High-risk pregnancy | Obstetrician clearance only | obstetrician |
| Placenta previa/bleeding | No practice until cleared | absolute rest |
| General pregnancy | No SN, Bhastrika, prone | SN/भस्त्रिका/प्रोन नहीं |
YCB Exam Quick Points
| MPYPCP course | Garbha Sanskar Prenatal Trainer |
| Trimester | Modify each stage |
Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप
English
- 2nd trimester often most comfortable for gentle yoga
- Avoid supine long holds late pregnancy; no Kapalabhati/Bhastrika
- Pelvic floor awareness, not strain
हिंदी
- 2री तिमाही अक्सर सबसे सुविधाजनक
- देर गर्भ में लंबे समय पीठ के बल नहीं
- pelvic floor जागरूकता
References
- AYUSH prenatal yoga guidelines (reference)
- Satyananda gentle yoga
- MPYPCP Garbha Sanskar syllabus
Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier A12
