If you’re pregnant and you are in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters then you probably have experienced muscle tension and possibly pain into your hips and glute. Prenatal yoga is excellent for decreasing muscle pain and tension. Try this simple exercise (you can do all 3 trimesters) to open up your hips and glute. Butterfly stretch: In a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together. Inhale lift your knees up while lifting your head. Then exhale bring your chest and head towards the ground while opening your knees out to the sides. Repeat 8-10 times. After repeating the exercise, keep your knees open and gently use your hands to press your knees towards the floor. Hold for 20- 30 seconds. Take a deep cleansing breath and notice the difference in your hips and glute!
