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stretch out yoga style in pregnancy
Let go and let it flow...
Stretching after exercise helps you "wind down" and lengthen out the muscles you have just worked.
Stretching can be a powerful tool to releasing general muscle tension and improving posture which
can be specifically altered as your pregnancy develops.
Be aware of the effects of relaxin on your muscles and joints at this most vulnerable time.
Read about the effect of relaxin in Hormones
Only take the stretches to a gentle and comfortable level.
Once you have reached that point, hold the stretch and let your body relax into it.
There is no need to force or bounce the stretch further which may damage or cause injury to your joints
Connect and listen to your body.
Keep it soft and remember to let your breath flow naturally and easily.
Think of stretching as a time of wonderful moving meditation
Click here for the first stretch exercise or choose from the exercise menu on the right to begin