Expectant Mothers

An expectant mother can try her hands in yoga toThe first third of the pregnancy period is the most
prepare her mind and body for the eventual momentadvisable time to get started on the yoga sessions.
of child bearing. During the countdown to labor, womenYou should do drills that help strengthen the thigh and
can use yoga exercises to maintain their concentrationleg muscles, build up energy and streamline blood flow.
and focus towards a healthy childbirth.Get used to a lot of stretching throughout that period
Yoga helps maintain a flexible and active body and asto reduce backaches. Asanas yoga should be done
a result, the mother will have an easier time preventingfrom the fourth month onwards. It is advisable to cut
constipation and other symptoms like morning sickness.down on the hard work at this phase of the
Opening up of the cervix and at the same timepregnancy, because it is a crucial phase.
relieving pelvis tension will help the baby pass throughBend your back and get used to twisting around. It will
the canal and will overall facilitate an easy labor period.work perfect if you are in an inclined posture. Focus
A benefit yoga has to your breathing is that when anmuch on the parts of twisting and turning during the
expectant mother learns some breathing techniques,stretching session. It works the upper tummy.
she will be able to use them during the birth process.When it comes to poses, a pregnant mother should
Even afterward, yoga will help restore the womb afterknow that feeling comfortable does not necessarily
the baby's passage. It retracts the uterus and easesmean that the body is comfortable. More so around
any discomforts in the breast and upper back thatthe seventh month, avoid poses that rest to much
occur due to tension.weight on the body.