Prenatal Yoga - Creating Space Throughout Your Body

This sequence creates space in the body through opening yoga postures and breathing. Creating space in your body with relaxation is very important during childbirth. After having the muscles engaged, you will have to learn to relax for several minutes to open the door so that the baby can calmly come out.

Prenatal yoga helps to maintain better nervous balance, to become aware of the spine, stiffness and blockages to relieve the back and discomfort due to hormonal changes.

On a physical level, the postures activate blood circulation and oxygenation of cellular tissues and prevent heavy legs and varicose veins. The postures relieve minor pregnancy ailments such as back pain and sciatic nerve pain. They develop and preserve pelvic mobility for better well-being during pregnancy and easier childbirth and prevent compression of the spine and distension of the abdominal muscles forward when the baby gains weight in the belly. The postures give awareness in the perineum and the body's center of gravity to move with flexibility and fluidity.

On a mental level, asanas balance the nervous system, promote a positive state of mind, awareness of oneself, one's body image and one's abilities.

Prenatal yoga allows you to store endorphins and find letting go, relaxation but also to regain energy and give birth gently and consciously.

To practice well, you must adapt the postures with as many accessories as necessary and breathe well and above all move with the right breath (inhale or exhale).