Yoga can help to reduce your pregnancy discomforts
*Always consult your doctor or midwife before starting any physical activity.
Mothers have to endure a lot of discomfort such as back pain, foot cramps in 10 months childbearing!
Here are some yoga exercises for all mother-to-be which help to relieve stress and alleviate the pain caused during pregnancy. It also can improve your strength and flexibility to better prepare for giving birth.
Exercises demonstration
1. Low Lunge
- Aim: strengthens the lower body parts include: hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus maximus and calves
2. Cat Pose
- Aim: Stretches the back and strengthens the core and the abs at the same time
3. Downward Facing Dog
- Aim: Stretches the chest, arms and hamstrings, elongate the spine and alleviates back and shoulders pain
4. Hero Pose
- Aim: Stretches the Gluteus, legs' joints, it helps to prevent varicose veins