Yoga Moves For Preggo Moms

According to the Mayo Clinic, which is as legit as you can get in online medicine, prenatal yoga is great for mothers as it can "increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth" as well as "promote your baby's health." Given than it's good for you and the baby, prenatal yoga is a fantastic exercise routine that you can do as you await the magical day when your child enters the world. Plenty of yoga studios offer prenatal classes, and a simple Google search will show you studios near you that feature such practices. But to whet your appetite, try some of these yoga moves at home. You and your baby will enjoy them.
1. Supported Squat Place a stack of pillows and blankets on the floor behind you and stand with your legs wider than your hips. Bend your knees and lower into a squat position, ending up seated on the stack of comfy pillows and blankets, or a yoga block. This pose helps open your hips and strengthen that pelvic floor, a muscle that'll get quite a workout during labor and delivery. This video shows you how to safely squat with and without support. Feel free to ask your doctor which move may be right for you. 2. Cat/Cow Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly below your shoulders and knees below your hips. Inhale deeply as your raise your head, and then exhale slowly as you round your back and let your head drop towards your chest. Move through this pose slowly. This move helps your spine relax and relieve it from the baby's weight.
3. Supported Extended Side Angle Pose Your legs do a lot of work supporting you and the baby. Help strengthen them with this pose. From Warrior II, lean your torso over your bent leg, bending your front hand over the knee for extra support. Extend your back hand over your back ear and slowly look up towards this lifted hand. Breathe deeply while you hold this pose. 4. Child's Pose
This restorative pose is a favorite among mothers-to-be. It helps to alleviate stress and allows you to practice concentrated breathing, a skill you can use during contractions. Start by kneeling with your knees slightly wider than hip's distance. Breathe in as you sit back on your heels and lay our arms out in front of you. Feel free to use a block or blanket under your bum for added support. Breathe in and out, directing all your focus towards your breath. Love this article? Share it with your friends on Facebook And Follow Us on Twitter @lifestylegist FOLLOW US ON OUR BBM CHANNEL C002A9544 FOR LATEST GIST.