Yoga and Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

Yoga and Pregnancy Safety Concerns
Many pregnant women ask if yoga and pregnancy is safe. Some poses are and some aren’t. In general, yoga can relax you, helping remove some of the physical tension associated with being pregnant. The gentler yoga positions are usually safe, but don’t overdo it. It’s important to watch what you do.
As you progress from first trimester to second to third, your yoga movements will need to be adjusted. If you haven’t already got a copy of Summer Sander’sPregnancy and Yoga workout video, get one. It shows the different types of poses you can safely do for each trimester.
A lot depends on what you are used to. If you already practice yoga, you may just have to scale back your workout. Did you know there is a prenatal yoga way of doing the sun salutation?
If on the other hand, you are new to yogic exercise, you want to go very gently into it and don’t do any of the positions like the ones below.
Yoga and Pregnancy Examples:

• Don’t do any yoga positions on your back after the first trimester because they may cut off blood flow to the uterus.

• Don’t stretch the ab muscles too much because you might strain.

• Make sure you support yourself when doing standing poses to avoid falling and causing injury.

• Try not to twist from the abdomen, but rather from the shoulders.

• Pay attention to what your body is telling you. Avoid pushing your limits.

Don’t Do These Positions for Yoga and Pregnancy:
Headstand, handstand, camel pose, any kind of back bends, any poses where you have to stand one leg (unless you support yourself with a chair or wall), upward bow (see image below)

We got these safety tips from the article at the Baby CenterCheck out the full version about yoga and pregnancy.