Bird Dog targets the muscles that support the entire length of the spine, abdominals, back, glutes, thighs and shoulders. This pose can enhance balance and coordination as the core and back muscles engage simultaneously, which helps strengthen lower back function and provides good spinal stability. For pregnant mamas, being in a table top position can …
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Yoga Practices for Mamas-to-Be: Seated Twists with Neck Stretch
Seated Twists encourage spinal mobility and help to release, as well as tonne, muscles in the torso and neck. Moving in and out of the twists can promote good digestion as it massages the abdominal organs. Seated twists are safe to do during pregnancy as the belly isn’t compressed in any way, leaving plenty of …
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Yoga Practices for Mamas-to-Be: Sufi Rolls
Sufi rolls are a great way to target soft tissues and ligaments in and around the pelvis. Spiralling in a clockwise and anticlockwise direction may help your baby to descend down into the pelvic bowel and encourage them to move into an optimal position ready for birth. Coordinating your breath with movement may also help …
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Yoga Practices for Mamas-to-Be: Seated Cat Cow
Seated Cat Cow is an excellent sequence to lubricate the joints in the spine and maintain flexibility in the neck, back, chest, hips and shoulders. Flowing between these two shapes massages the abdominal organs and may help to relieve tension from the body. Cat Cow enables us to synchronise movement with the breath, which may …
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Yoga Practices for Pregnancy: Spiralling your way to openness (workshop five)
In my previous post, we explored Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), with particular attention given to establishing a solid foundation. Trikonasana is a strong, yet accessible shape, that can strengthen your legs and lower back and open your hips and shoulders. In workshop five, we explore ways of opening to possibilities during labour, from a physical and …
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Yoga Practices for Pregnancy: Supporting Your Foundation (workshop four)
In my previous post, we explored Marjaryasana/ Bidalasana (Cat/ Cow) and considered some modifications so that it provides greater comfort during pregnancy as a woman’s body continues to change. This week, we explore ways we can create a stable foundation. In standing postures, our focus starts with our feet. We focus on grounding down through …
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