Routine One. These routines are created to build strength in preparation for carrying the growing weight of babe and for labour.
1.Sukhasana with Garudasana arms- Easy Pose/Cross Legged with Eagle Arms (switch cross of legs for each arm)
- seated with legs crossed
- sitting bones pressed into the ground
- hands rested on lap
- on an inhale find a tall spine
- reach arms forward parallel to the floor
- cross arms in front of you so the left arm is above right
- bend elbows
- press left elbow into the inside of right
- find forearms perpendicular to the floor
- wrap arms around each other until the palms come together (or as close as you can for your body)
- lift your elbows up to shoulder height and relax shoulder blades down back
- breath into the space between your shoulder blades and remain in pose for 3 breaths
- complete the same on the other side with changing the cross of the legs
- MODIFICATION: for tight hips, sit on a firm pillow or folded blanket to help find a long spine