I am quite prone to colds and it's a terrible thing to be prone two as it is a double edged sword. On one hand you are not sick (technically, it's only common cold....) and on the other it makes you want to just rest & do nothing (at least to me). So one thing i didn't miss in pregnancy was doing jalneti regularly. It helped me keep colds at bay and also recover from them sooner. It's just a simple nasal wash which can be done with the help of a neti pot or simply using the cup of your palm. I will not go into the details of how to do it as it is better learned from a teacher. But i can vouch for it's effectiveness as i have been a regular practitioner of this kriya since a past few years.
Apart from jalneti, the other kriya that i used to practice was jeebha moola shodhan. It's done first thing in the morning after taking a little water and massaging the upper palate with the thumb, to puke out excess acids. It also helped me tremendously by relieving acidity to a certain extent. (Pregnant women who are puking anyways need not do it)
One can also practice trataka (candle gazing, thumb gazing) for peace of mind, focus & concentration.
i am including sun bathing as a part of kriya here for convenience though technically it is not. Regular exposure to sun in the mornings or evenings when the rays are mild is very very essential. It helps in keeping the bones healthy (vitamin D aids calcium absorption) besides being good in every which way.
Simhasana (Lion pose) is also very useful and important. I am again taking the liberty of taking it under kriyas as i used to practice it like a kriya. Extremely beneficial for the upper respiratory system, thyroid and cosmetic benefits (works like a facial). Needless to say that it is important during pregnancy as well.
Keep Healthy!!!
PS: please do the kriyas according to your comfort level only and don't start anything afresh is my tip to everyone.
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