Guidelines for Yoga Practice During Pregnancy

Yoga prepares you physically, mentally and emotionally for  labour and childbirth.  Keep these tips in mind when practicing your Yoga routine.

1. Practice Yoga in your bare feet on a rug or non slip surface, in a well ventilated room.  Wear loose clothing that allows you to move freely.

2.  The best time to practice Yoga is first thing in the morning. Because you are pregnant eat something light, or wait 3 hours after a meal.

3.  In the beginning, sit on the edge of a pillow until your hamstrings are flexible and place pillows under your knees and ankles for extra support. 

4.  Use the wall and chairs to help you balance and for extra support.

5.   Your body produces a hormone called “relaxin” which softens your ligaments and joints. For this reason do Yoga gently to avoid overstretching or straining.

6.  Avoid pressure on your tummy and over twisting. To avoid pressure on your tummy bend from the hips not the waist, and twist from the shoulders and upper back. 

7.  Focus inward as you do the postures.  Inhale and exhale slowly through the nose. Inhaling into the posture and exhaling as you relax into the posture further.

8.  Listen to your body. Stop if you feel weak, dizzy or uncomfortable.  Come out of the posture slowly and concentrate on your breathing until you feel better.

Take care of yourself and only do SafeYoga that is modified for pregnancy, with a qualified instructor.  Avoid completely Yoga classes done in hot rooms and remember, it’s important to choose your exercise during pregnancy with care.

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