Pregnancy Yoga - Yoga for Hips and Lower Back Relief

This 14 minute yoga video is a gentle, slow flow designed to release tension from around the lower back and hips. This can be helpful especially during third trimester when the belly becomes bigger and heavier, but may also be suitable to practice at any time during your pregnancy journey.

Generally, pregnant mums who do yoga exercises appear healthier, both in mind and body. Their bodies are more flexible, which enables them to adapt to various positions when in labour and the ligaments are more elastic, which in turn can help to reduce labour pain.'

Posture is also improved by yoga and this can help ease back problems, which are common in pregnant women.Yoga helps to prepare for the birth - it encourages breath and body awareness, reduces worry and teaches women to adapt to new situations.

The philosophy behind yoga is that by daily practice the body is returned to its natural function so it can better take care of itself, one becomes more centred and relieved from stress. The body is also toned and strengthened at the same time.