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LATE PREGNANCY
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Adapted Indian dance movements and the dynamic stillness
of held poses—similar to those displayed by Indian gods and
goddesses in statues and pictures—can help make you supple,
light-hearted, and full of joyous energy with which to welcome
your baby. As you make all the necessary preparations for the
birth, use these fluid movements, performed in strong standing
positions, to simply enjoy your creativity at this special time.
YOGA DANCE
Stand with feet wide apart.
Place one hand over the
other. Lower into a semi-
squat. Press your hands down
rhythmically in small circles,
moving your shoulders freely.
Keep your feet and hands in
position as you draw your elbows
from side to side to make wide
semicircles. Bend your knees to
drop down in the middle of each
swinging motion.
If you feel confident,
complete a full circle
by raising your elbows
up over your head
and then down on
the other side.
BENEFITS AND
CAUTIONS
These dances prevent constipation
and can help your baby get into the
optimum position for birth.
Do only what feels comfortable,
without strain, at your own pace.
Avoid raising your hands above
your head if your blood
pressure is high.
SHAKTI DANCE
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Relax your
wrist and hand
Bend your standing
leg for a better
lumbar stretch
SNAKE DANCE
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2
Maintain a strong
standing base with your
knees bent. Join your
palms and move your
shoulders and elbows
rhythmically as you
point your fingers left,
then right. Moving in
a figure eight also
helps mobilize
your lower back.
Once you feel
confident with your hand
movements, move your
“snake” hands up and
down in front of your
body in a flowing dance.
Look up at your hands
as you raise your arms
above your head, and
keep your knees bent
as you reach downward.
SHIVA DANCE
Stand tall and open your right knee out to the side. Rest
your right heel on your left leg wherever it feels most
comfortable. At the same time, bring your left arm up
above your head and keep your right arm relaxed. Breathe
evenly. Switch your legs and arms in a rhythm that suits you.
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