| The final resting pose that a pregnancy yoga video | | | | reported that this particular position can shorten the |
| often has at the end of the workout is great for | | | | birthing canal by up to 20%. Something to keep in mind |
| helping you simply relax your body. This is a great one | | | | when you are ready to give birth. Anything that makes |
| to help you both with pregnancy discomfort and to | | | | the birthing process faster is always good. The kegel |
| prepare you for childbirth. Being able to relax your | | | | exercises that a pregnancy yoga video discusses are |
| entire body can be great for helping you get rid of pain | | | | great because they strengthen the pelvic floor |
| in any area of your body. The focused relaxation of | | | | muscles. You will be using these muscles during |
| different areas of your body that the instructor often | | | | childbirth so making sure that they are strong can be a |
| does can help you focus on relaxing each area of | | | | great help to you. |
| your body and getting rid of tension in all areas. The | | | | If back pain is a problem for you during your |
| relaxation it teaches can help you prepare for childbirth | | | | pregnancy, there is a simple pose in a pregnancy yoga |
| because relaxation is a vital skill that can make a big | | | | video that can help with this issue. In this pose, you are |
| difference to you when contractions begin during | | | | on your hands and knees. You put your hands directly |
| childbirth. | | | | under your shoulders and your knees are directly |
| Squats accompanied by kegel exercises are another | | | | under your hips. Then slowly arch your spine up and |
| great pose in a pregnancy yoga video. The best | | | | bring it back down. This pose is great for stretching out |
| benefit of this one is to help you during childbirth. The | | | | your back and helping relieve discomfort of the added |
| deep squat shown in many pregnancy yoga videos is | | | | pregnancy weight. |
| considered the birthing position in many countries. It is | | | | |