Video of Indian Woman Performing Difficult Yoga Poses in Late Pregnancy Goes Viral on Social Media
An Indian woman performing challenging yoga poses during the final stage of her pregnancy has gone viral on social media. The safety of such rigorous yoga practices during pregnancy has sparked controversy. The woman, from Bangalore, is 40 weeks pregnant. Just two days ago, she posted a video of herself practicing yoga. She regularly shares photos and videos of her yoga sessions throughout her pregnancy.
The attention began last week when she shared pictures and videos of herself doing yoga in a saree, including difficult poses. Entering her 39th week, she also spoke about her experiences. Since then, debates have emerged on whether it is appropriate to undertake such strenuous yoga in the advanced stages of pregnancy. The woman, named Shashi Prabha Dwivedi, is a professional yoga instructor and entrepreneur.
Her photos and videos have garnered millions of views and thousands of responses. Many have cautioned that advanced yoga poses at this stage might pose risks and advised exercising caution to protect the baby. Others have praised her as a courageous woman. While physical exercise is important during pregnancy, experts note that not all women can safely perform advanced yoga poses.
During late pregnancy, changes in the body’s balance occur. Experts warn that poses involving excessive bending, balancing, or putting pressure on the abdomen can increase risk. Therefore, specialists advise pregnant women to engage in light exercise and to practice yoga only under the guidance of an instructor and doctor, taking health conditions into account. They also caution against blindly following routines seen on social media. Consulting professionals before adopting new fitness methods or routines during pregnancy is strongly recommended.
