My Prenatal Yoga DVD Recommendation

Yoga is commonly used as a tool for stress relief. It strengthens and stretches your body making it strong yet flexible. In addition, yoga can help you to become relaxed and focused.

Each of these benefits can be extremely helpful during pregnancy and especially during labor. Stretching and toning the muscles used during labor will make it a bit easier. In addition, learning this exercise can help you with any anxiety you may experience leading up to and during the big moment.

Many pre-birth classes include breathing techniques that are derived from yoga to help expectant mothers relax during pregnancy as well as labor.

• Reduces lower back and sciatic pain
• Increases overall sense of well-being (emotionally and physically)
• Aides in digestion
• Increases strength and flexibility
• Reduces inflammation and swelling around joints
• Increases energy

These are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy when you participate in yoga. And while many beginners yoga poses are appropriate during pregnancy, it's important to be sure. Therefore, before you begin this or any other exercise program, be sure to discuss it with your doctor.

When you've been given the all-clear, my DVD recommendation is the Moms to Be Yoga Kit including Shiva Rea's Prenatal Yoga DVD, Shiva Rea's Postnatal Yoga DVD, and Summer Sanders Prenatal Workout DVD. This set will give you all the tools you need to keep fit, centered, and less stressed during and after your pregnancy.

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