By Emily Glow
Your physical world changes drastically when you’re pregnant. Not only is your center of gravity off, but you may have aches and pains in places you didn’t even know you had muscles. At the same time, your ligaments soften and your flexibility improves. Follow these 5 easy tips to continue a safe practice and get the most out of your precious remaining alone time:)
1) Stay away from the edge:
You usually push yourself right to the edge, and then a breath or two over. But with those softened ligaments, you may want to ease up a bit. Get the most out of your workout by listening to your body and knowing your limit. As you get bigger, use yoga blocks and yoga straps to stay balanced or help with releases.
2) Get comfortable and take time to rest:
After a certain point, you will lay on your side or in a safe restorative pose instead of savasana. Use a yoga bolster between your legs and one propped against your back.
3) Use a thick yoga mat for comfort and knee support.
4) Understand your body is changing and you’re having energy highs and lows. Work with how you feel in the moment, now how you usually expect yourself to perform.
5) Try to do some relaxing poses at home every day if you can’t make it to class. Find a quiet place you can focus and breath. If you aren’t feeling physical, sit on the edge of a couple yoga blankets and connect with your breath.
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