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Ease Pregnancy Discomforts with These 12 Soothing Prenatal Yoga Poses

Staying active during pregnancy can have numerous benefits for both mom and baby. Yoga, in particular, is an excellent choice, as it combines physical exercise with mindfulness and awareness of the body’s changes. Consult your doctor before starting any new exercise routine, especially if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive.

Relieve Back Pain with These Poses

1. Ankle-to-Knee Pose: This hip opener creates space for your belly and opens up your back, relieving tension in your glutes and piriformis muscles.
2. Seated Side Bend: Any type of side bend can help alleviate a cranky back. Try crossing or opening your legs for a comfortable variation.
3. Standing Forward Bend: This simple forward bend, with your feet slightly wider than usual, can feel relaxing and relieve lower back tension.

Soften Tight Hips with These Poses

4. Yoga Squat variation with a block: As your pregnancy progresses, your body produces relaxin, making you feel more flexible. Use a block for a supported squat if needed.
5. Pigeon Pose: This hip opener relieves lower-back tension and is super relaxing to sink into.
6. Low Lunge Twist Pose: Stick to open, easy twists to avoid compressing your body against your knees.

Find Relief from Belly Weight with These Poses

7. Wide-Knee Child’s Pose: Anything that takes pressure off your belly will feel amazing, especially as your pregnancy advances.
8. Cat-Cow Pose: Move easily with your breath, taking pressure off your belly and low back.
9. Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend: This pose takes pressure off your low back and gives you a break from the weight of your belly.

Ease Tight Shoulders with This Pose

10. Dolphin Pose: This pose brings openness to your upper back and shoulders, relieving tension.

Find All-Over Relief with These Poses

11. Supported Fish Pose: This pose doubles as a soothing hip opener and provides gentle back bends.
12. Legs-up-the-Wall Pose: Elevate your feet to relieve swelling and soreness, and enjoy the relaxation this pose brings.

Remember to listen to your body and modify or avoid any poses that cause discomfort. Happy practicing!