‘Baby in the Hammock’ is one of series of movements we can do on hands and knees to relieve pressure on the lower back and the pelvic floor and gently mobilise our hip joints for optimal pregnancy comfort. Imagine that your abdominal wall creates a little hammock for your baby to lie in. You can… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 6 – Baby in the Hammock
This is a centering practice that can be done at any time for just a few breaths, or for longer periods (e.g. lying down for relaxation). It’s a lovely way to connect with the babe within and remember you are pregnant during a busy working day. You can breathe love to your baby at any… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 3 – Breathing Love to Your Baby
Here is a slow, steady pregnancy-friendly sun salutation along with some general guidelines for practicing yoga during pregnancy.
All you need to get started with pregnancy yoga at home is space for your mat. You don’t even need to have a mat yet – just set aside the space and start planning what will go in to it.
This pair of poses can be enjoyed against a wall (or tree!) at any point during your day. In both poses the weight of your baby is leaned forward and away from your spine, so can help to relieve back ache and to allow your baby some wiggle room! Part 1: Wall Stretch Place the… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 5 – Wall Stretch / The Ladder
There are no hard and fast rules, but here are some things to consider: 1. Choose yoga practices that make you feel restored and renewed afterwards, rather than tired and depleted. Your body is working 24 hours a day on one of the most physically challenging projects it will ever do – making your baby!… Continue reading Which Yoga Poses are Safe During Pregnancy?
