Even though you're pregnant you can still exercise to keep yourself in shape and keep your baby happy and healthy as well. Pre-natal yoga is perfect because it's safe, relaxing and works your body. Here is your pre-natal yoga sequence.
Execute the Full Twist in Yoga
The full twist in yoga looks as though it would be better suited for a contortionist rather than the average woman on the street. But it’s doable and it’s beneficial to your health.
Do a Warrior 3 Yoga Pose
The warrior 3 yoga pose is a pose that requires you to be conscious of your body, and to keep it in a straight line. It is an advanced pose, and there are variations that you can start with, if you cannot reach this pose in the beginning of your yoga practice.
Use Props in Ivengar Yoga
Although many people are unfamiliar with Iyengar yoga, those who do know it might associate the school with the use of a lot of props. Iyengar yoga is a very versatile style. While many practitioners are quite advanced, even they may use props at times to work on new poses. On the other hand, Iyengar teachers are very skilled at adapting yoga poses so that they can be performed by almost anyone, and especially for beginners, this adaptation often involves the use of props like yoga bricks, straps and cushions.
Alternate Nose Breathing in Yoga
Alternative nostril breathing has been practiced for centuries. It helps purify the body and calm the mind and it has been know to have a balancing effect for the left and right hemispheres of the brain, too.