Because yoga is gentle, relaxing and has some amazing benefits, then it is one of the more suitable options for exercising when pregnant.  The benefits that it will give your body in preparation for birth are great also.  Yoga helps the body to become more flexible and relaxed which is perfect for your upcoming birth.

Many women also experience back pain while pregnant and by practising yoga when you are pregnant you can help to keep a good posture and strengthen your back muscles which will help to reduce or even eliminate back pain.

If you are practising yoga when you are pregnant it is important to tell your instructor that you are pregnant as there may be some poses that shouldn’t be done while pregnant.  Your instructor will be able to work with you and let you know if there are poses you shouldn’t do or some poses that you may need to adjust slightly to suit.  As long as you take the right precautions then you will enjoy the many benefits of yoga during pregnancy.