Prenatal Yoga: Good for You and Baby: Movement #1

The yoga breath is wonderful for quieting the mind.  It’s done with a deep inhale through your nose with your mouth closed, and a deep exhale through your nose with your mouth closed.  Sit comfortably (i.e. in a chair or with pillows underneath you on the floor) and close your eyes.  While repeating the yoga breath, notice your baby’s movement.  Is he or she quiet?  Or is he or she moving?  Now try this simple movement, standing inhale and reach your fingertips as high as you possibly can.  Now exhale and bring your arms back down.  Repeat this movement 10-15 times.  At the end of the movement notice if there is a change in your baby’s movement.  The more you become aware of the sensations in your body the more you will feel connected to your baby and your pregnancy.