Join me for a soothing Pregnancy Yoga Workout Morning Wake Up session designed to help you feel amazing and energized throughout your first trimester. This gentle routine includes a variety of safe and effective yoga poses tailored for expectant mothers, promoting overall well-being and fitness during pregnancy.
Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a refreshing morning exercise, this session is perfect for enhancing your prenatal health and connecting with your body and baby. Embrace the benefits of prenatal yoga and start your day feeling rejuvenated and prepared for the journey ahead.
Hey there mama! As the name of this video suggests; here is a morning pregnancy yoga workout to help you move and feel better into your day. Reduce your back ache and pelvic pain, engage your pelvic floor and strengthen your core whilst waking up your body gently, ready for the day ahead!
Try this #PregnancyYoga workout in the morning. It is a short 8 minute workout so you have time to fit it in before work or when your day starts.
Exploring the Benefits of Morning Yoga During Pregnancy
The practice of yoga during pregnancy isn’t just about staying fit; it’s a holistic approach to nurturing both the body and mind as they undergo transformative changes. Engaging in a morning yoga routine can set a positive tone for the day, helping moms-to-be to manage stress, improve sleep, and increase flexibility and strength in a safe manner.
The gentle stretching and controlled breathing are especially beneficial in preparing the body for childbirth, as they enhance the endurance of muscles needed for delivery, and can contribute to a reduced labor duration and decreased labor pain.
Safe and Effective Yoga Poses for Each Trimester
As the body changes with each trimester, so should the yoga practice. During the first trimester, when energy levels may be lower, gentle poses like the seated side bend and cat-cow stretches can help to maintain flexibility without overexertion.
The second trimester is an ideal time to focus on hip opening poses such as the goddess squat, which can alleviate pressure on the pelvis and prepare the body for childbirth. However, it’s important to avoid deep twists and backbends that can put unnecessary pressure on the abdomen.
In the third trimester, balance can become more challenging, so utilizing props like a chair for support in poses like the modified tree pose can be very helpful. Restorative poses, such as the side-lying savasana, can provide much-needed relaxation and relief from any discomfort. It is essential to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any exercise regimen and to work with a certified prenatal yoga instructor to ensure all poses are performed safely and effectively.
How Morning Yoga Enhances Mood and Energy Levels
Starting the day with a morning yoga session can be a powerful mood enhancer for expecting mothers. The combination of movement and breath work in yoga has been shown to stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters, and decrease levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. This can lead to a more positive outlook and better stress management throughout the day.
Tips for Incorporating Yoga into Your Morning Routine
Incorporating yoga into a morning routine doesn’t have to be daunting. It can start with setting a consistent time each morning to practice, even if it’s just for 10 to 15 minutes.
Creating a calming space free from distractions can also make the practice more enjoyable and effective. Expecting moms should listen to their bodies and modify poses as needed, using props like yoga blocks or pillows for support.
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Best practice 🌸 thank you so much
Too fast and annoying sound in the background.
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I'm 17 weeks pregnant and haven't been able to do any prenatal yoga yet, but I was pretty competent with yoga before I was pregnant.
I found this routine surprisingly tough and there was no specific guidance given about how it should feel or how to know if you're doing it right/safely with a growing bump.
This feels like it's aimed at people in early pregnancy who are already proficient in yoga; certainly not for beginners. I checked back twice that it was called pregnancy yoga as there was little indication in the way it was taught.
Honest the best efficient morning yoga for preggo on YT. Can't believe the algorithm isn't bringing this to more people. I did this for my first pregnancy and now I'm doing it for my 2nd! Love it
Hi there! I'm assuming this is for the early days of pregnancy, so maybe for those of you who are further along into the 2nd or 3rd trimester you could try a heartbed (propped bolster) instead of lying flat on your back! Happy pregnancy!
Needed a better warm up and something more relaxing to start my day. I really can’t be on my wrists that much as I get further along. It was a LOT of pressure on my wrists with that much time in tabletop and down dog.
I find it so hard to wake up and go to a downdog less than two minutes into the workout. I feel a warm up is lacking here. Or maybe it's just a stiff back day for me. (25weeks pregnant)
Is this routine suitable for all trimesters? Just with the last exercise being on your back, I've loved doing it daily so far but not sure if I should change to a different one at any point. Thanks ☺️
How often should this yoga executed in a week