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5 effective yoga postures for soon-to-be mothers

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 3, 2024, 13:00 IST
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Safe yoga poses for pregnant women

The tenure of pregnancy is a wonderful time for all women as they experience the emotions of becoming a mother. However, a woman’s body starts to experience a certain amount of discomfort with hormonal changes taking place struggling with nausea to breathing issues to nausea. Therefore, a woman must take good care of herself and her baby by following an effective diet and performing safe and relaxing yoga poses every day to keep her body and mind balanced. Let’s take a look at some of the effective yoga poses for expectant mothers.

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Konasana (Angle pose)

This posture should be done during the first trimester i.e. the first 12 weeks during your pregnancy run. It strengthens the uterus and helps in the healthy operation of the ovaries, relieving constipation which is a pregnancy symptom. This angle also reduces the extra pressure of pregnancy weight and stimulates circulation by massaging the feet and calves of the body.

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Virabhadrasana (Warrior pose)

This is considered safe to do during the second and third trimesters week of pregnancy which helps tone and strengthen the arms, legs, and lower back of the body. It also helps in respiration and blood circulation while promoting body awareness and helps bind a connection of the body and mind, improving the mental health of one.

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Trikonasana (Triangle pose)

Trikonasana is mainly practiced by pregnant women in their second and third trimesters with the modified triangle pose helping pregnant women to restore the trimester balance since it makes them weak over time. The posture supports the lower back and helps in a smooth delivery process by stretching and opening up the hips. It also improves the digestive function of pregnant women which is a painful issue at times.

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Marjariasana (Cat-Cow pose)

Pregnant women should practice this prenatal yoga during their first and third trimesters as it involves a series of movements and stretches the spine while leaving the belly hanging which also releases the tension. It also assists in repositioning the baby for an ideal delivery and helps in easing the pain during her labor improving the blood flow as well.

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Badhakonasana (Butterfly pose)

This yoga pose is advised to be done during the trimester of pregnancy time and is one of the most effective yoga poses for women who are afraid of labor pain. The butterfly pose helps open your hips and also improves the flexibility of the inner thighs reducing the pain. It also reduces fatigue and helps in a straightforward delivery process.

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