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MIDPREGNANCY
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Just as your balance and center of gravity are affected by the
increasing weight of your baby, so changing position requires more
attention. This sequence enables you to keep your center of gravity
in the pelvis, protect your spine, and—once upright—enjoy a feeling
of lightness and perfect alignment. Thus, by adapting the principles
of yoga, this simple, necessary process of getting up from the floor
is transformed into a positive, harmonious stretch that you will also
find invaluable later on when playing with your baby.
FROM SITTING
TO STANDING
Times when you can sit quietly and be aware of
your baby are precious bonding opportunities.
Sit in classic Butterfly pose (p.21) with the soles
of your feet joined. Place your hands on your
abdomen and massage your baby with
whatever strokes feel good. Shed your
preoccupations with each exhale.
From sitting, slide your left foot in close to your
body. Plant your right foot on the floor in front
of you. Inhale and lift your weight onto your
hands. Slide your buttocks forward to rest
on your left heel as you exhale. Repeat this
movement slowly for an effective stretch of
the muscles in your lower back and groin area.
CAUTIONS
Breathe fully as you move,
and always come up on an inhale.
Make use of supports to protect
your knees and back, and
check that your weight is
evenly balanced.
Avoid getting into a static
squatting position in your
transition from kneeling
to standing.
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