Yoga for a Pregnant You
Vidya Anand | Jan 07, 2008
The next is the Baddakonasana or the Cobbler's Pose.
1. Sit down and fold your legs in such a way that your soles touch each other.
2. Hold your feet and pull your lower back towards your feet. Go down as much as you can. But do not force your body down if you are unable to go beyond a limit as it can cause embryo stress.
3. Repeat this asana for three to four times. Breathing needs to be normal
1. Take a floor mat and lie on your back on the mat with your palms on the side and your knees in line with your heels.
2. Slowly lift your hip. Make sure your feet do not move. You can support your hip with your hands.
3. Hold the position for 5 to 10 breaths.
1. Sit down and fold your legs in such a way that your soles touch each other.
2. Hold your feet and pull your lower back towards your feet. Go down as much as you can. But do not force your body down if you are unable to go beyond a limit as it can cause embryo stress.
3. Repeat this asana for three to four times. Breathing needs to be normal
Why It Works
This asana helps in strengthening your abdomen muscles, lower back, pelvic muscles and your inner thigh. This may also help in reducing the extent of pain during delivery. It is said to help in relieving varicose veins and any urinary disorder.
Another simple asana is the Vajrasana
1. Sit down on your toes with your feet folded and with your palms on your thighs.
2. Shut your eyes and focus on your breathing.
3. Inhale and exhale. Do this asana for maximum of four minutes.
Why It Works
This asana helps in improving your digestion. You can do it even after having your meals.
The next asana is Setubandhasana or the Bridge Pose.
1. Take a floor mat and lie on your back on the mat with your palms on the side and your knees in line with your heels.
2. Slowly lift your hip. Make sure your feet do not move. You can support your hip with your hands.
3. Hold the position for 5 to 10 breaths.
Why It Works
This asana helps in toning your hips, lower back and your abdomen muscles.
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