Pregnancy yoga has all the benefits of improving your strength, flexibility and circulation with the added bonus of calming the mind and preparing your body for the birth of your baby. You’ll find the breathing techniques during your prenatal yoga session are hugely beneficial, especially when it comes to managing the pain and discomfort of childbirth. Many women find yoga great for all eviating stress and tension, lowering blood pressure, releasing ‘feel good’ endorphins and promoting more restful sleep. Here, maternity fitness experts FittaMamma suggest some favourite yoga poses to help ease common pregnancy discomforts:
Cow Pose