First off, Congratulations! I am currently pregnant (my first!) and use yoga as a way to keep my muslces stretched and toned for the upcoming birth. A word of caution - PLEASE check with your doctor before engaging in any exercise program while pregnant. There are limitations that you need to be aware of, and it is always best to get a professional opinion.

Yoga can be safe during pregnancy if done properly. Make sure to avoid any inverted poses or poses that place weight on your abdomen. In specific, avoid the bow, cobra, plow, peacock, shoulderstand and headstand pose. IN addition, if something doesn't feel right, or hurts, don't do it. This is not the time to push yourself, and you do not want to hurt yourself or your fetus.

Yoga Set for Pregnancy

1. Stand up with arms next to the ears and palms together, Inhale, bend the upper body slightly back. Exhale, bend forward. 1-3 minutes.
2. Sit on heels. Inhale, raise body up. Exhale, sit on the heels, Hands rest on lower waist, 1 minute.
3. Stretch legs out. Support upper body with hands on floor. Inhale, raise right leg up. Exhale, lower leg down to floor. 1-3 minutes. Repeat with left leg.
4. Bring the soles of the feet together. Hold hands over toes. For 1 minute, rock side to side on the buttocks. Then, bounce the knees up and down. Continue for 1-3 minutes.
5. Easy Pose. Inhale stretch spine straight, Exhale, relax spine. 1-3 minutes.
6. Come into the squat, feet are flat on the floor. Relax in the position for 1-3 minutes.
7. Easy Pose. Slowly roll head in large circles. 1-3 minutes.
8. Relax on side. Lower leg is slightly bent. Support head with pillow. Inhale, raise leg up. Exhale, lower leg. 1-3 minutes each side. 9. Totally relax on your side.

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