BEST YOGA POSES FOR THE THIRD TRIMESTER

 Is it your third trimester? Congratulations! A splendid time awaits with the onset of this phase. The bittersweet journey till now has taken an incredible turn for everything will be a beautiful ride. This is all the truer for first-time moms as they will be filled with emotions. It is an overwhelming experience but yoga will make it a smooth journey to the finish line.

This being your third trimester, you might be worried about your weight gain and the discomfort that follows. And with the growing belly, your internal organs feel the pressure. This results in shortness of breath, cramps, back pain, and slow movement. Although this is normal, you must consider prenatal yoga as a cautious approach for a smooth pregnancy experience. Make sure to consult registered prenatal yoga teacher training to coach you through the process.

Take a look at the best yoga poses for the third trimester.

 

Goddess Pose

Your hair and skin will be shiny and glowing during your pregnancy but the luster ends there. You feel far from the divine as the symptoms and discomfort will catch up on you from time to time. While the feeling may not be the best, there is a yoga pose to make you feel powerful from within.

Goddess pose improves your strength and eases and opens hip muscles while boosting your maternal vibrations. Aside from physical benefits, it also strengthens the mind.

·         Start with standing with your legs wide apart. Make sure your feet are pointed outwards.

·         Next, slowly bend your knees without straining them. Don’t let your bent knees go beyond your toes. Make sure they align with them.

·         At this point, your hands should be placed or posited where you feel the most comfortable. You could have them placed together in a prayer pose or let them rest on your thighs.

·         Now maintain the pose for a while and come back to the original position. Take deep breaths throughout the exercise.

·         Repeat 7-8 times.

 

Bridge Pose

 

You know better than anyone how much your lower back suffers during this time. Your pelvis bears a lot of weight during your third trimester making it hard for your back to relax. It would be best to pay attention to strengthening your lower back. This way your pelvis can bear the weight with ease. In this case, the bridge pose relaxes the tension and pressure in the pelvic bowl.

·         Start by lying on the yoga mat, and relaxing your back.

·         Now slowly bend your legs and try to stretch your hands towards your ankles.

·         Now gradually lift your hips. Make sure to not strain your spine while doing it. Hold the pose for a few seconds. This will release the pressure in the pelvis.

·         Relax and breathe out while returning to the original position.

·         Don’t forget to use a stack of pillows if you feel uncomfortable at any point.

 

Wide-Legged Child’s Pose

This is among the best poses in prenatal practice, for your pelvic muscles to relax. Even when you focus on building strength, it is important to unwind and recoup your energy.

·         Begin by kneeling. Make sure your toes touch but you're your legs must be spread widely in an outward position.

·         Instead of bending down rest your face and chest on a stack of pillows. Give your belly ample space to breathe.

·         While you do this, make sure to rest both hands on either side of the pillows.

·         Feel the slight stretch while you maintain the pose.

·         This pose will help you immensely during your contractions as well.

 

There you go! That’s all the stretching you need for now. Make sure to go according to your pace and not overdo them. These yoga poses should be done as per your comfort and under the supervision of prenatal yoga training online. Happy Motherhood to you!