Top 5 Yoga Poses for a More Comfortable Pregnancy

Posted by Madeline White on September 1st, 2023

Your pregnancy journey is a beautiful and emotional experience. However, it comes with its own pains and struggles. Back pain, speeding heartbeat, and leg cramps are all part and parcel of pregnancy. Even though you cannot completely get rid of these complications, you can always find solutions to cope with the struggles. Pregnancy yoga is an excellent and super-effective form of exercise considered safe for women. It aids in relieving pain and providing relief.

Let us discuss some of the best yoga poses to try if you’re expecting –

Cat or Cow Pose

One of the most commonly practised and helpful poses is the cat or cow pose. It is very effective if you struggle with back pain throughout your second and third trimesters. This simple series of motions stretches the spine and lets your tummy hang, which might help you decompress. It also helps the baby move to an ideal position for birth.

Bound Angle Pose ( Baddha Konasana)

A bound-angle pose can be ideal if you want to practice exercises to ease natural birth or induce natural labour. Open hips and wider thighs can ease knee pain, reduce swollen feet and body fatigue, and prepare you for natural labour.

Balancing Table Pose

You can try the balancing table pose if you want to work on your abdominal and core strength for easier labour. All you have to do is get on all your fours. Now, stretch your right leg behind you and extend your left arm in front. Hold the position for 3–5 breaths and release slowly. Try alternately with both limbs. If you practice this yoga pose regularly, you can combat round ligament pain. However, do not practice these poses alone during the last few weeks. Always look for expert yoga teaching courses with an experienced guide to assist you with the pose and posture.

Wide Leg Squats

This one is another common yoga pose practised by pregnant women. You can do it with or without leaning against the wall. If you think you require support, take it. Always listen to your body! This pose is essential in strengthening the legs and pelvic floor muscles, which is helpful during labour. It also encourages the hip opening process, which is crucial for birth.

Corpse Pose (savasana)

This position is soothing. It is ideal for meditation when you are concerned or anxious about the pregnancy. Typically, Savasana is done while resting on your back. Do it while resting on your side instead, though, as that is bad for your pregnancy.

Author’s Bio: The author is the owner of a company that offers yoga teaching courses to individuals. The purpose of writing this post is to educate them on the various yoga poses suitable for pregnant women.