It’s very common to experience low back pain in your second and third trimester of pregnancy. A simple low back stretch you can do in your shower is a modified cat and cow. The heat from the shower along with the movement will relieve pain and discomfort in your low back. See below to perform …
If you want to lose weight, you need to make sure that your body is properly hydrated. When our bodies are dehydrated we can mistake hunger for thirst. To ensure that you REALLY are hungry, prior to eating your meal drink a whole glass of water. After you’ve consumed your first portion have another glass …
The yoga breath is a powerful tool to aid in decreasing muscle pain and discomfort caused by pregnancy. As you work into a yoga posture imagine your breath going into the tight muscle creating space. Imagine with each breath your muscles becoming more supple, longer, and agile. See below to perform the yoga breath. Yoga Breathing …
You know that you need to exercise consistently to lose weight and be healthy, the tough part can be staying motivated. I highly recommend working out with a friend. Friends will hold you accountable, plus it’s more fun to workout with a buddy. Challenge each other to workout a little longer or at a greater …
Prenatal yoga has many benefits including an increase in body awareness. Body awareness means you’ll be conscious of what feels right in your body. As your belly grows you will be able to do different movements. Some of the postures you did in your first trimester will no longer be comfortable in your third trimester. …
I’m often asked which is better to do, cardio or weights. My answer both! If you’re short on time and you want to lose weight I say do a combo of cardio and weights (note: your own body weight is just as effective. You may replace weights with push ups and or tricep dips.) See how below! …
I found that the yoga breath added me greatly for both of my natural labors. I allowed my body to do what it needed to do vs. resisting and tightening. I imagined that I was riding a wave. As I took a deep breath I imagined riding a big wave up, up, up, and as …
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Are you trying to lose weight? Are you obsessed by the ever increasing number on the scale? Are you frustrated because you’re counting every calorie and exercising and the number on the scale just won’t seem to budge? Stop obsessing over the number on the scale and losing weight, and start setting your focus on …
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In your 3rd trimester it will benefit you to do yoga postures that will open up your pelvis in preparation for an easier labor. A good posture to do is what I call the “modified squat” (see below). Modified Squat *Place your feet approximately 3 1/2 feet apart. *Place your hands on the floor shoulder …
Ok, I know you’re a busy mom and you feel like there is NO time to get your workout in…BUT there are times when you’re sitting and watching the kids. Use that time to work your thighs with this exercise that takes less than 5 minutes! Seated Thigh Exercise * Sit down on your chair …
