Pregnancy yoga classes involve so much more than simply adapting postures to keep you and your bump safe. ‘A lot of what we do is about making pregnancy comfortable and preparing your body for birth,’ explains Cheryl MacDonald, pregnancy yoga expert and founder of YogaBellies (yogabellies.com), which offers in-person classes as well as live, online sessions. ‘We support women with pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, and help with balancing hormones, calming the central nervous system and lowering cortisol levels to help mum relax and not feel afraid of giving birth.’ And, of course, being among other women in a similar situation and offering each other support is beneficial, too. Expecting a little one yourself? Read on for your step-by-step guide to pregnancy yoga.
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