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Yoga for Relaxation A great way to help your body unwind is to do a few relaxing yoga poses. Laura Staton and Sarah Perron, authors of Baby Om: Yoga for Mothers and Babies, have provided several poses you can try at home. "While pregnant, dozing in these restorative poses is considered beneficial," says Staton. "These poses relieve physical discomfort and encourage a more tranquil state." Check with your doctor first, however, to be sure yoga is appropriate for you.
Supported Sitting Pose
– Sit cross-legged on a pillow or folded blanket with your sacrum to the wall. Close your eyes, release the sit bones down and the top of the head up. Lift the back of your ribs, and lengthen your middle back against the wall. Do not press your lower back against the wall, as there should be a natural curve. Place a small pillow behind your lower back to support your spine and open your chest. Breathe steadily, letting your hips release into the floor as you extend your spine and open your chest. If your belly is really heavy, place a tightly-rolled blanket underneath your abdomen and support its weight.
Supported Forward Bend
– Place a chair in front of you and sit on a pillow on the floor. Gently lean forward with an extended spine, and rest your forehead and arms on the chair. If needed, you can use a rolled up blanket for abdominal support. Extend your legs straight on either side of the chair or in a wide V, depending on your flexibility. Think of releasing your brain and skull into the chair as you gently stretch forward.
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