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What yoga poses could be used during actual labor?
05/13/2013 8:34 pm

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Regist.: 04/10/2013
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Great question: I posed this to a pre-natal yoga group I'm in (www.mayoga.com - great blog with more tips) and here's what was recommended:







  • I recently had a student who did Warrior II during transition! Most laboring women I've come across seem to prefer more free and open movements that include swaying, circles (leaning on a birthing ball) and hanging.

  • One I like is a belt over the top of a door (make sure it's super secure!) and then hold the belt, one side in each hand, and hang and sway in a squat. Feels great, gets energy moving down and out... I'd love to hear what other people found themselves wanting to do!



  • For me squatting was fabulous. Also ~ lots of rocking/swaying while leaning on a ball or counter.

    I also found it helpful to use Ujjayi breath ~ releasing tension throughout but specifically into the pelvis/hip areas.

  • I like cat cow, gives the baby room to get nice and low.

I hope this helps! Post any additional comments or questions here!




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