Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey that brings with it unique physical and emotional changes. As expectant mothers navigate the incredible process of nurturing new life, maintaining a healthy mind-body connection becomes increasingly important. Prenatal yoga, with its gentle movements, mindful breathing, and focus on relaxation, offers a holistic approach to support both the physical and emotional well-being of pregnant women. In these weekly blogs, we will explore the best prenatal yoga poses that can help strengthen the body, alleviate discomfort, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection with the growing baby.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, these poses are designed to nurture and support you throughout your motherhood journey. Get ready to embark on a blissful exploration of prenatal yoga as we delve into the poses that can bring harmony, balance, and vitality to your pregnancy experience.

All of these poses we share are safe for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th trimesters. But, remember to listen to your body and modify the pose as needed. If you feel any discomfort or strain, adjust the position of the props or come out of the pose. It's always important to practice with caution and consult with a prenatal yoga instructor or your healthcare provider if you have any concerns.  

How to do Puppy Dog Yoga Pose: Start in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. Then, walk your hands forward while keeping your hips over your knees, allowing your chest to lower towards the ground, creating a gentle stretch in your back and shoulders.

Benefits of this pose: Stretches the spine, shoulders, upper back, arms and abdominal muscles. As a slight inversion, with the heart just higher than the head, this pose can foster a sense of calmness in the body, relieving stress and anxiety. Releases tension in you upper arms, shoulders, and neck.

 Jess is wearing the Poppy Leggings in Stone and the Nila Bra in Lotus. 

For more prenatal yoga moves head to the Anook Athletics' Youtube channel or read our Ultimate Guide to Prenatal Yoga.