Beginners Yoga for pregnancy
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Prenatal Yoga for Beginners | Live Stream
Which yoga is best for pregnancy? When is the best time to start pregnancy yoga? These are important questions when you are pregnant and I will answer these for you in this blog.
As you know, every day is precious when pregnant, as there are many changes, so it’s important to enjoy and connect with your baby. Midwives and obstetricians recommend yoga to pregnant women to help promote a healthy pregnancy, aid in delivery and help with a faster recovery.
Yoga will help with aches and pains during the pregnancy and the emotional ups and downs. Not only is yoga great for the physical body, but is highly beneficial for mental and emotional challenges.
Which Yoga is Best for Pregnancy
If you have been practicing yoga prior to pregnancy you can continue with your routine and modify your poses when your body starts to change in later months. If you are a beginner, it is recommended to start with gentle slow yoga poses. Always focus on slow, even breaths, and be mindful of how you feel in every yoga position. In the first trimester, it is important to rest a little more, especially when feeling nauseous and tired.
Remember always seek professional advice from your obstetrician or midwife before you begin any new exercises or yoga.
Kevala Health yoga online classes include a good balance of gentle stretches, strengthening, relaxation, and breathing techniques, which are perfect for prenatal yoga. Our live yoga is suitable for pregnant women as Jodie instructs slowly with the movements and yoga poses, offering modifications throughout the live-stream yoga classes to help pregnant women feel supported and safe. We have really enjoyed having pregnant women participate in our yoga online classes and staying connected.
8 Best Pregnancy Yoga Tips
Posture: Work towards being aware and improving your posture through pregnancy to reduce back pain. Take a wider stance when standing when you start getting bigger in the belly.
Standing Poses: Focus on standing yoga poses to build strength in your hips and legs, like the warrior poses and squats, especially during the second trimester.
Breathing: Learn to breathe correctly to aid in delivery, help improve your energy levels and help with stress.
Meditation: Keeping the mind calm, will help keep the baby calm and improve your energy. It is important to take time out either to relax or do some mini-meditations. You can learn more about meditations in our beginner’s meditation guide blog.
Don’t over Stretch: During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released to help the pelvis open for childbirth. So it’s important to focus on more strengthening and avoid overstretching.
Positions: From the second trimester, it’s recommended not to be on your back, especially as you get bigger. During the third trimester seated and side-lying are good positions. Use blankets and cushions to help support your belly and body.
Pelvic floor: Start to strengthen the pelvic floor from the beginning is very important during pregnancy.
Avoid: Avoid any yoga poses that put pressure on the abdomen. Don’t do deep twists and strong core exercises.
Yoga helps you be more conscious of what’s happening with your body during and after pregnancy. Enjoy this beautiful experience of being pregnant and stay safe.
Connect with your body and baby more and try our 14-day free trial on our live yoga online classes.
Read more information about Kevala Health’s best live online yoga classes suitable for pregnancy.
