Exercising during pregnancy is essential. The following pregnancy yoga poses zero in on the challenges that expecting mothers face – a shifted center of gravity and lower back pain. Let’s have a look at following poses.

NOTE:

All theses poses should be practiced only after your doctor’s consultation. High risk pregnancy patients may be restricted with some of these yoga poses.

Stretches the neck and shoulders, alleviating stiffness. Keeps the spine flexible.

This is useful because the back has to support more weight as the pregnancy advances. Tones the abdominal region.

Improves blood circulation, ensuring that the reproductive organs are well nourished.

It stretches and tones the arms, legs and abdominal organs.

It also Stretches and exercises the spine.

It improves balance in the body.

It also tones the arms, legs and lower back.

Helpful in increasing stamina.

It maintains physical and mental balance. Especially useful for pregnant women since their center of gravity shifts.

Stretches and opens the hips which can be a big help during delivery.

Reduces back pain and stress.

It improves flexibility in the hip and groin region.

Stretches the thighs and knees, relieving the pain.

Alleviates fatigue.

Helps facilitate smooth delivery when practiced until late pregnancy.

Relieves backache.

Improves the flow of blood to the pelvic region.

Eases swollen ankles and varicose veins – a common symptom of pregnancy.

It improves flexibility in the hip and groin region.

Stretches the thighs and knees, relieving the pain.

Alleviates fatigue.

Helps facilitate smooth delivery when practiced until late pregnancy.

Relaxes the body and repairs cells.

This helps self-healing which is vital, as pregnant women should avoid taking pills.

It relieves stress