Yoga for You and Your Baby

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If you're pregnant and want to stay fit, then prenatal yoga is just for you. Did you know that prenatal yoga helps to prepare you for labour and promote your baby's health? Here are some yoga positions that will help you and other expecting moms to increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.

Twisted Pose

1.Sit erect with feet stretched in front.

2.Inhale and raise your arms at shoulder level, palms facing down.

3.Exhaling, twist your body from waist towards your right, moving head and hands simultaneously.

4.Inhale and come back to original position, maintaining your hands shoulder level and parallel to each other.

5.Repeat on other side.

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Ham's Pose with One Leg

1.Lie down on your back and straighten your legs, but keeping your knees together.

2.Fold your right leg in the knee at the side of your posterior and breathe normally.

3.Hold position for as long as you are comfortable.

4.Repeat on other side.

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Butterfly Pose

1.Sit on mat with legs fully stretched.

2.Keeping legs in contact with the mat, form "Namaste" with your feet.

3.Sit erect, without leaning forward.

4.Place your hands on your thighs.

5.Straighten your legs and repeat.

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For all you ladies with a baby bump, try these simple yoga poses today to help with childbearing.