Hello ereryone! I have a question, can a pregnant woman start to practice deep meditation? and spinal breathing?
Thank you
Hi, I don’t see any reason why a pregnant woman should, but more advanced members will certainly give you good advices.
What I heard from my teacher is that some asanas are not good during pregnancy.
In pregnancy, what is good/healthy for the mother should translate into being good/healthy for the child. I would vote yes and gently proceed as you would be self pacing for two.
Hi,
I practiced both during my pregnancy and prenatal asanas as well. I would double check and get clearance from the Doctor. Good Luck.
Oh yes, thank you all of you, for the sharing. Asanas of course are practised during pregnancy, also some lighths breathing exercises and breathing meditation as well. My doubt was about the use of the mantra. If it could be a little bit strong during pregnancy. I don’t know. I supposse that is a question of self pacing and prudence. And also with spinal breathing, which in a way is a pranic cleansing tecnique. Does anybody else know something about this?
Again, thank you.
Selfpacing when necessary like any other time~ mantra meditation should be okay.
Hi Ricshastra,
If you’re just getting started with practices it’s advised to practice deep meditation only at first. This advice is also given if we’re not pregnant. 
Once stable in the meditation practice, spinal breathing can be added. That may happen to be after 9 months or more
If you decide to add spinal breathing at some point within the pregnancy, do just a couple of minutes even if it feels wonderful. It’s very easy to overdo on that one without realizing. Better to start light and add more later on.
From your last post it seems you already have several practices going on? It can easily add up if you include all of these and add new practices so keep it light with the new ones!
Oh… If you’re the one pregnant, congratulations!
In different traditions where something close to spinal breathing is practiced it is advised that women do not practice the Pranayama at all until after the child is born.
But I think Sunyata probably knows better than anyone.
Good advice from Omsat.
So-Hi~ Do you know why they advise not to practice? My guess is a Woman’s body is already going through transformation. Pranayam cleanses the nadis and may overload.
Bhakti took me over during both pregnancies. I listened to Kirtans almost all day, heart was overflowing. . Went through spontaneous awakening with the first pregnancy. I did my regular practice with second pregnancy.
P.S.Listening to Kirtans all day is not recommended in AYP.
It’s a very beautiful feeling to be helped by all of you sharing yor experiencies and points of view.
Thank you. The info is being of a great use. [OM]
Hi Sunyata the only answer I received when I asked why was that the Pranayama works directly with the life force in the body and it was not good because of this to do during pregnancy.
As far as I was concerned that was a no answer answer that explained the action of pranayama but fell on it’s face with " No Good "
This of course was from a man and as far as I am concerned us meaning us men need to differ to the ladies on this as we clearly have not a clue.
It could have also been some type of cultural thing or something passed down from the founder or a combination of both but the person speaking was a bit combative when questioned and it was clear more questioning would not be welcome.
What they were trying to convey was more along the lines of health issues than overload issues.
Anyway I will go with what Sunyata as a yogini and a Mom has to say.
For sure we know it is authoritative by one who knows by doing.
Hi So-Hi,
You are right, it’s probably cultural and for health reasons. The basic spinal breathing seems fine. But the more intense types of Pranayama may be best not to practice during pregnancy.
Hi Ricshastra,
Congratulations! I did mantra meditation during my two pregnancies. My teacher used to say that during pregnancy the prana energy is twice as intense, as there are two people sharing the same body. I did not do spinal breathing, just some full yogic breaths most of the days.
Also, it is said that bhadrasana practiced for one hour daily during pregnancy makes giving birth easy and painless. I sat in bhadrasana for at least an hour daily during the last two months of each pregnancy, while watching TV or reading. Both deliveries went without complications and relatively fast.
Best wishes for mom and baby!
Thank You for sharing Blanche. 
I did notice that. How about your nursing days? The ecstatic conductivity was very powerful here.
Hi Sunyata,
It does sound like your bhakti ran high for you during pregnancy and nursing - and even now, isn’t it? Yes, I noticed too that nursing days and the first years with the babies had many ecstatic moments. However, nursing made difficult for me to meditate - nursing takes up most of the day for the first months, taking care of a baby goes around the clock, and goimg deep in meditation and becoming oblivious to the surroundings is not really an option. Of course, baies grow up, and mom gets more time to do other things.
Sunyata, do you think that meditation has had an effect on your children?
Hi Blanche,
Yes, the bhakti is very strong here. Bhakti has spilled in all areas of my life . I kept up my practices during the nursing days as well. Sometimes I would just practice when nursing. Not ideal,like you mentioned not being able to become oblivious. It had just become part of my routine.
In what ways? Mine are still young- 4 years and 23 months. So it’s hard to tell. All kids are special. Like I mentioned, my awakening (seeing through the veil) happened with my first pregnancy. I’ve always received comments from others how there is something special/different about him. But then everyone is special. I’m curious to see what they are going to grow up to be. I was surprised they were not born singing Krishna Das’s Kirtans. 
. Other than that they are rambunctious preschooler and toddler. It’s such a divine experience being a Mother. How about your children?
iHi Sunyata,
Here we have two teenagers, and while they go through the normal developmental stages, they are happy people. Over the years, we have got many comments like "They are so happy!, “I wish I were as happy as they are!”
Greetings to the Divine Mother in you!
Hi Blanche,
Such lovely comments. Looks like your practice has affected your children. Did you teach them meditation? Once the 4 year old turns 5, I was thinking of starting to teach him to meditate.Every now and then, I’ll ask him if he wants to meditate with me. He’ll close his eyes and he’s done in 5 seconds. . We do asanas together sometimes. to the Divine Mother in you as well.
My thoughts on this are that since the fetus is already doing full blown amaroli 24/7, its only logical to expect SB and DM to be beneficial. If uve ever done amaroli you know it is organic jet fuel for our bodies. Therefore Cleansing the spinal nerve and bringing the mind to silence are drops of water to the cannonball of amaroli in terms of effects.
You cant get any more intense than being in a [positvely] cataclysmic liquid 24/7. DM and SB are godsends for the baby.
Im male. Just my 2 cents.
Hi Sunyata,
My children have done asanas and some full yogic breathing. The older one is starting to meditate a bit - breathing meditation. I offer information, but it is now up to them to get into a regular practice. Interesting, they do resonate with various states that we, the parents, experience - the things they say sometimes leave us speachless…
Yes, Jayleno, amaroli is powerful. Also, the children remember better the true nature of reality, their experience of this world has not clogged the view yet. If you spend time around a child, you will see how he/she resonates with your state of consciousness.
I wonder what other parents think about this subject.