Pregnancy yoga position of the day by Kate @ Yoga Me

Stand against a wall with knees soft (not bent, just relaxed) and arms at shoulder height with hands connecting to the wall. Allow a wide enough stance to move your pelvis/hips freely. Try the following moves in this position:
1. scoop the pelvis under and towards the wall, acting like a little shovel
2. swing the hips from side to side as if creating a ‘smile’
3. rotate the hips in a circle/figure of eight
4. shimmy down towards the floor!
Great for: mobility and flexibility; foetal positioning; pelvis health
(it’s called pregnancy pole dancing by the way, haha!!)

Pregnancy position of the day!

Today, try this pregnacy yoga move…
On all fours, check your pelvis is ‘neutral’ (not tilting backwards or forwards). Move your body round in a big circle; 4 times one way then reverse. Once you have done this, try a pelvis scoop – move your pelvis down then forwards, like a little scoop. Try this 6-8 times. What are the benefits? Both moves allow your baby to move out of the pelvis ‘cage’ which is good for you and baby and both keep your pelvis mobile. After a day in the office, definitely try some all fours stuff, as it counteracts aches in the lower back and pelvis/hip area as a consequence of postural issues when your sitting and standing. Remember to check out tomorrow’s position of the day!