Yoga Poses for First Trimester
In the first trimester of pregnancy, women can still do most usual physical tasks as long as they adjust properly. The main focus of yoga during this period is to alleviate tension and improve strength, particularly in the low hips and back. For most people, many yoga poses involved forward bends can be done. However, you should avoid the following movements during the first trimester:
– Hot yoga
– Bouncing, hopping, or jumping
– Inversions
– Forceful or strong abdominal contractions
– Excessive forward bends, backbends, or twists [2]
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
This yoga pose helps improve strength in the pelvis, low back, and spine. This would boost flexibility in the legs, hips, and low back.
– Step 1: Sit on the rear of a folded blanket or cushion. Put both legs to the side so that the pelvis tilts forward
– Step 2: Reach your arms overhead
– Step 3: Fold forward and bend at the hips
– Step 4: Put hands in front of the body
– Step 5: Stay in this position for 60 seconds [3]
