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Whether you’re trying to conceive or are already pregnant, yoga can play a vital role in your having a healthy pregnancy and baby. Get experts tips on everything prenatal yoga so you’ll be prepared for anything from contractions to a colicky baby. Below, you’ll find breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga by trimester + more. Plus, find out more about how yoga can help those struggling to get pregnant or dealing with infertility.
How Prenatal Yoga Helps with Birthing
Prenatal yoga helps soon-to-be moms connect with the baby and her own body through breathing and relaxation techniques. Find out how to stay calm and present during this special moment in life. READ IT: Labor of Love: Prenatal Yoga & Birth
How to Teach (or Practice) Prenatal Yoga by Trimester
Here’s a breakdown, by trimester, of what to expect from your body, poses to incorporate into your yoga routine (plus, contraindications to avoid) and how to practice safely when you’re pregnant. READ IT:
Postnatal Yoga: Problems and Solutions to Common Challenges
Having a baby can take a toll on a new mother. Here’s what you can do about post-pregnancy’s most common challenges—and how to build a healing yoga practice as you transition into being a mom. READ IT: Postnatal Yoga: Cures for Both Mama and Babe
Yoga for Infertility: A Natural Way to Lower Stress and Help You Get Pregnant
Many would-be parents are turning to yoga for a more natural, effective approach to infertility. Couples are using yoga to increase their chances of pregnancy by lowering stress levels, allowing the energy centered in the pelvis to flow freely, and opening up and softening the pelvic organs. READ IT: When You Want to Have a Baby But Can’t