The practice of yoga during pregnancy can not only keep you physically fit, but also mentally prepared for the birth. With raging hormones and various pregnancy symptoms, yoga can be a natural remedy to alleviate such pains and discomforts, as well as ensuring an easier and smoother delivery and recovery time. It is important to consult with your doctor, and be under supervision from a yoga expert, especially if you’re a beginner, or have specific health problems with your pregnancy.I’d like to show you some yoga postures that are highly recommended to help ease your pregnancy.
SEATED FORWARD BEND
Seated forward bend gives a complete stretch to the neck, back, hamstrings and calves. At the same time, it directs your attention inward. You stimulate the entire nervous system and learn to find stillness and relaxation. Hold forward bend for at least a minute to gain the most benefit.
CAT POSE
Cat Pose allows you to focus on movement with breath, which helps you relax and keeps you calm. In this pose, with every inhale, you curve your spine down, lifting your head up. As you exhale, you draw your chest and belly in. It also stimulates the digestive system and reproductive system, which can provide relief from any pregnancy discomforts.
HERO POSE
Hero Pose is a basic seated meditation pose that reduces swelling of the legs during pregnancy, (through the second trimester.) It stretches the thighs, knees and ankles, as well as the arches of your feet. It improves digestion and is therapeutic for high blood pressure and asthma. It’s important to sit tall in this posture for at least a minute.You can sit up on a block if you have any knee discomfort.
FISH POSE
Fish Pose is a great stretch for the upper body, as it opens the lungs, heart, back and abdomen. This pose stretches the neck, tones the nervous system, kidneys, stomach and intestines. It’s also great for improving your posture. Fish Pose is a wonderful posture to help with any pregnancy discomforts, as it releases tension and promotes relaxation within the whole body.
PLOUGH POSE
Plough Pose does wonders to the body physically and mentally. It maintains inner balance, strength and vitality. It stimulates the spinal nerves and releases tension in the upper back and shoulders. This helps this with any back and shoulder aches and pains. It is important to enter this pose slowly, especially if you have any neck injuries. Stay in this pose for 30 seconds to start, then gradually increase to a minute.
CHILD’S POSE
Child’s Pose is an excellent resting pose for pregnant women during the first trimester. It’s very calming, and can help relieve stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression. This calming pose relaxes the brain, and helps clear the mind of any negative thoughts. You can hold this pose for 10 breaths.
CORPSE POSE
Corpse Pose trains the body, mind and heart to be relaxed and tension free, while keeping you wide awake at the same time. It improves circulation, indigestion and insomnia, regulates blood pressure, eliminates fatigue and induces calmness of the mind. You can stay in Corpse Pose for 5-20 minutes.
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