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Essential Prenatal Asanas

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Here are a few of the greatest hits of prenatal asanas.  Try to do this series once or twice a day  to keep the body supple.  Doing these poses mindfully and with breath will help you to remain connected to your body as your baby grows.  Moving is essential no matter what you do.  Taking a walk on a warmer day, using a treadmill inside, swimming or even dancing in your living room are all great ways to improve circulation, increase oxygen uptake, lower blood pressure and create a little endorphin flow!  During all exercise, remember to breathe for your baby and stop whenever you feel breathless, overheated, or experience pain beyond the sensation of normal stretching.  Enjoy yourself and celebrate every day of your pregnancy!

Exhale and impulse from the navel
Exhale and impulse from the navel
Inhale, gently release the lower back (keep belly firm) look up and stretch the upper back and shoulders.
Inhale, gently release the lower back (keep belly firm) look up and stretch the upper back and shoulders.
In bound angle breath forward with a long back to stretch the hips and inner thighs. You can also do isometric stretches like we do in class.
In bound angle breathe forward with a long back to stretch the hips and inner thighs. You can also do the isometric stretches we do in class.
Exhale into your body's natural twist and breath in the belly. Exhale firmly from the navel.
Exhale into your body’s natural twist and breath in the belly. Exhale firmly from the navel.

Sit to rest and breathe.

 

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