This 20 minute more active vinyasa flow focuses on strengthening the lower body and working on balance. I lie in the intro, it’s not 10 mins, it’s definitely 20! This is part one of your flow sequences and is best practiced after a breathe or ease class. If you choose to use this as a stand alone practice I would recommend that you begin with a short warm up.
In pregnancy we loose our core strength supplied by the rectus muscle, as our babies grow and increase the pressure pushing this muscle out. Strengthening other stabilising muscles in the body such as the thighs, will help during and after pregnancy. Balance is as much about mind and breath as physically being able to hold a pose. When our minds start racing or our breath becomes erratic in more difficult poses, we often falter. As ever yoga can help us deal with more difficult moments in our life, if we focus, breathe, it can help us get through the challenges
Yoga in pregnancy offers fantastic benefits to your health and wellbeing. It can help with strength and toning and help prevent excessive weight gain in pregnancy and unlike other forms of exercise can bring positive benefits for your mental health, bringing a sense of calm and relaxation in to your day. Studies have shown practising can reduce the chance of developing raised blood pressure and having a growth restricted baby.
Group classes may advise against practice prior to 12 weeks, this is not because yoga should cause any harm to your baby, but due to the increased risk of miscarriage in the first trimester, which exists in all pregnancies. Please bear this in mind when deciding to carry out your practice.
The information and instruction provided in this video is for use as general information or for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for your regular professional antenatal care. If you are concerned about anything in your pregnancy, please contact your GP, midwife or other healthcare professional.
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