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Stretch out yoga style for pregnancy
Release the tension
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
particularly now you are inyou third trimester of pregnancy
Be aware of the effects of relaxin on your muscles and joints at this most vulnerable time
Read about the effect of relaxin in pregnancy 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 as this may cause damage or 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