Yoga is a great exercise during pregnancy because it is low-impact and safe for the body.
Some of the best prenatal yoga poses are gentle on the body and activate the pelvic floor. Poses like the wide-legged squat and garland poses activate the pelvic floor, making it easier to deliver your baby.
Continue reading this article to learn the best prenatal yoga poses.
The best prenatal yoga poses
The best prenatal yoga poses will strengthen your lower body and activate your pelvic floor to make delivery easier.
As you progress through pregnancy, you may want to do different yoga poses. Furthermore, you may need to modify your yoga postures to make them easier while pregnant.
Easy Pose
Ironically enough, Easy Pose is the easiest pose for any pregnant woman. It is a gentle pose that opens the hips and relaxes you. Easy Pose is one of the best poses to begin your yoga practice since you can move swiftly from this position to others.
How to do Easy Pose
Begin by sitting with your legs crossed. Sit with your back straight and your shoulders back. Place one hand on each of your thighs and focus your gaze gently in front of you. Conversely, you may close your eyes. Stay here and take several deep breaths.
Modify this pose with a folded blanket under your bottom to feel more comfortable. Additionally, placing blocks under your knees can ease hip tension.
Goddess Pose
Goddess Pose is a lower body exercise that activates the pelvic floor. It strengthens the inner thighs, glutes, abs, and obliques, stabilizing the lower body. A strong lower body makes labor and delivery much easier.
How to do Goddess Pose
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Rotate your hips slightly outward, roughly 45 degrees. Straighten your spine and keep your shoulders back. Inhale and lower your body toward the ground until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Hold the position for several seconds before exhaling and pressing through your glutes to a standing position. Activate your pelvic muscle as you stand to receive additional benefits.
Garland Pose
Garland Pose is a hip-opening pose. The grounding pose strengthens the pelvic floor, which assists in smooth labor and delivery. Furthermore, the increased flexibility of the garland pose is great for mobility.
How to do Garland Pose
Begin by standing in Mountain Pose, then step your feet a little wider than hip-width apart. Turn your toes roughly 45 degrees, placing your hands at the heart.
Squat slowly until your hips hover over the floor. As you hold this position, focus on your pelvic floor and tighten your muscle with intention.
Conclusion
The best poses while pregnant will activate your pelvic floor. Prenatal poses that activate your pelvic floor prepare you for labor and make delivery much easier. Furthermore, core and lower-body strengthening poses are good for keeping your body fit and healthy throughout pregnancy.
If you practice yoga regularly, you may need to make modifications to change your regular yoga routine and adjust your typical yoga poses.
