For every woman, pregnancy is the time when there is a mixed reaction of both happiness and fear of delivering the baby without any risk. 9 months is a long time and within this duration woman goes through many changes. Women experience morning sickness, breasts swelling and tenderness, nausea, vomiting, mood swings, frequent urination to weight gains. Some women go crazy for some substances like clay, ice and cornstarch.

During the whole pregnancy period, women have to take great precautions in everything they do, because it may lead them to many unknown complications. Diabetes, High blood pressure and protein in the urine are common occurrences in the later period of pregnancy. The risk is higher during the first trimester. It is very important period in the development of the baby inside the womb of a pregnant woman. Because within the first few months the development of most vital organs takes place as well as internal organs like brain, legs and arms. During the second trimester, woman body starts gaining weight and by the end of this trimester most of women feels the movement of baby inside the womb.

One of the simplest yet very effective ways to keep you healthy during pregnancy is yoga practice. Yoga helps to keep mind cool and prepare body to sustain the labor pain lot easier. Yoga practice also helps to keep your body healthy and active without much exertion. It helps to minimize the condition of morning sickness, nausea, constipation, etc.   Breathing exercise proved to be very effective. It relieves tension which develops around the cervix and birth canal. It will also help you in suppressing the upper back pain, pelvic pain, muscle toning and to regain your body shape after pregnancy. There are many postures in yoga practices which are especially very helpful. However, some postures in yoga are strictly restricted for the pregnant women. Before starting the yoga practice, pregnant women must know which postures she can practice and which can be harmful for the developing fetus.

During the first trimester, stretching exercise is good. Lying on the belly directly should be especially avoided.

Here are few yoga poses which are helpful for the pregnant women for the smooth and easy delivery and even easy health recovery after delivery. Do remember never practice any pose which is giving pressure to your body.

Standing Poses – Standing poses in yoga means you have to stand with your heel towards the wall. You can take help of a chair for support in case you loose balance and to avoid any risk of injury.

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) – Stretch your legs apart. Move your right foot on right side making approximately 90 degrees and then move your left foot to the same side making approximately 45 degrees. Exhale and bend your body from the hip and your right arm down touching your right leg and left arm high up towards the sky. Similarly repeat it for the other side. Take caution while doing this pose.

Standing Side Stretching Pose- This pose is very simple but yet effective. Bring your both feet together. Inhale and stretch your left arm up and to the side and just above the head. Keep your hips still and repeat this with your right arm also.

Standing Spread Leg Forward Bend Yoga Pose- This pose helps to give strength to the muscles of the back legs and the spine.  People should avoid doing this pose with fully forward bend if they have a low back pain problem. It helps to stretch full back of the body and releasing any tension of the upper portion of the body. To do this pose, bring your two arms closely stretch up to the sky while inhaling. Loosely bring down your arms while exhaling towards your knees and so that your palms should touch the ground on either side of your legs. It will strain your lower back.

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimothanasana)- This is similar to the standing forward bend but you have to do this in a sitting position. First of all sit down and stretch your legs straight with toes pointing upwards. Stretch the lower back and bring your arms straight and forward and also parallel to legs.

If you are new to yoga practice then you should take some classes from the yoga teacher or guru. While during pregnancy some extra precaution and guidance is also very essential. Practice yoga during pregnancy and you will definitely feel the difference.

Yoga not only helps in the physical comfort during pregnancy but it also relieves your mental health to a great extent.