Yoga For First Trimester

Yoga For First Trimester

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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
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Noelle Romero