Yoga Poses for Each Trimester
These few poses have been my go-to’s.
I hope they bring you some relief during your pregnancy!
1st Trimester
Half-Moon (Arha Chandrasana)
This semester, for me, was all about the Anti-Nausea poses. Some of my favorites are:
Half moon.
Hero pose at an incline.
Prenatal safety tip:
Try using a block or a wall behind you to find balance.
2nd Trimester
Bird-Dog
As I moved into my second trimester, I wanted to feel strong and energized.
Bird-dog is a great pose to help build strength and to get the blood flowing for energy!
Bird dog form tips
Make sure to lengthen your spine and don’t arch your low back.
It’s so easy to let go of the back completely when we give the belly some hang time but we can definitely overarch so keep the back long and strong!
Third Trimester
Finding Length
Some of my favorite stretches to create length are:
Cat cow
Focus on the upper back.
As your baby gets heavier, more pressure is applied to your low back.
When doing cat/cow focus on the upper back.
Table top
Hip circles are my absolute favorite right now!
Allow your shoulders to move above and below your hands as you move organically to release tightness.
