Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing
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Step 1
Begin your pre-natal yoga practice early for the most benefit. Many women find that the second trimester is the best time to begin a pre-natal yoga practice since by this time the nausea of morning sickness has subsided, but the belly isn't big enough to really interfere with most movements just yet.
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Step 2
Attend classes frequently and regularly. Though any yoga is beneficial, the more frequently you attend the easier the poses will become and the more long-lasting the benefits.
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Step 3
Connect with other women in your class. Sometimes pregnancy may make you feel a little left out or alienated when hanging out with your friends who aren't pregnant, so connecting with other pregnant women during this time can provide you with an additional social support system. It will also allow you to learn even more about this wonderful time in your life.
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Step 4
Perform hip opening poses like Warrior II, Triangle, Pigeon, Knee to Ankle, Ardha Chandrasana and Baddha Konasana to help gain the flexibility that will be extremely valuable during the birthing process.
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Step 5
Help the baby enter into the proper head-down, face-up birthing position by performing positions like the Cat-Cow or others that are performed on both hands and knees.
