Yoga is a form of exercise that uses a series of body positions, (asana) rather than movements to condition and tone the muscles. These passive muscle-toning workouts can often be combined with some breath-connected-with-movement repetition, called vinyasa.
According to experts, yoga can encourage fertility by reducing your levels of stress. This in turn helps [...]
The benefits of exercise are very clear for the expectant mother. We can experience the fruits of our labor through better sleep, slower weight gain, improved muscle tone, and less discomfort during pregnancy. The benefits of exercise on our growing fetus are less clear, but no less important– perhaps they are even more so.
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This is a video showing three variations/modifications for pregnancy.
This will strengthen the arms, as well as the abdominals and lower back–if done correctly. The abs must be engaged during all variations of the pose to protect the muscles of the lower back. This is also a nice pose to do after the baby is born [...]
Child’s pose is a forward bend that will help to strech the lower back, inner thighs, and outer hips. It can be a very restful pose, as the forehead relaxes on the ground or a block in front of the knees. Try this to start your day.
Here is a video in which I teach Child’s [...]
