Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful events in any woman’s life. The good news is you don’t have to stop doing yoga for it. Here are some great prenatal yoga poses you can try.
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Any woman who’s ever been pregnant will tell you it’s one of the most amazing experiences bar none. How your body changes, the knowledge that there’s a new life growing inside you – oh, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, if there’s one thing I think I should have done during my first pregnancy it’s not to quit doing yoga.
Yoga is great for moms-to-be, and many of them are safe to do. I’ve listed 5 of them that I just love:
1. Twisted Pose
This is one of my favorite prenatal yoga poses. Not only is it quite easy, it is perfect for the back and the spine. Just make sure you don’t overdo it by working your shoulders and neck more than the waist area.
2. Reclined Bound Angle Pose
Anxious for the coming baby? Then you might want to try Reclined Bound Yoga Pose. It’s actually a modification as you can see the yogini is using a bolster to support the neck and the upper torso. But aside from calmness, it also encourages better blood circulation, rotation of the hips, and stretch of the groin.
3. Goddess Pose
This is a great exercise for yoginis on their early third trimester. I expect that you’ll do a lot of walking in preparation for childbirth, and there’s no better way to give you leg strength than this one.
4. Cat-Cow Pose
One of the yoga postures I did during my second pregnancy was the cat-cow stretch. It just felt so good on the back, especially when I was already in my third trimester and I had to deal with a huge belly and a painful lumbar spine.
5. Warrior Pose
The Warrior Pose is a staple in yoga, and there are different variations you can do. This stance is the easiest for me. You may also like it because it promotes leg strength and balance, which you’ll find much harder to do as your pregnancy progresses.
But if you’re a really experienced yogini, then you can try this ultimate pregnant yoga pose called Sirsasasna (headstand) by Loriyerry:
Is waking up in the morning a bit of a struggle now? You can try these prenatal yoga poses from Sarah Beth Yoga:
I encourage you to try these prenatal yoga poses with an instructor who has already handled moms-to-be. It’s always nice to be on the safe side. Other than that, enjoy the experience.
What kinds of prenatal yoga poses have you tried? Share your tips with us in the Comments section. You can also check out other articles from my blog for more yoga tips and tricks.
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