This is a pose for all my prenatal yoga students. It is called reclining hero pose and it
has been shown to be effective in easing symptoms of morning sickness,
constipation, and heartburn (all those fun side effects of pregnancy). I
usually incorporate this pose into our class by using our bolsters but if you
cant come to class and don’t have bolsters it works with a few pillows as well.
To accomplish this pose, start by kneeling with your knees hip distance
apart. I usually tell my students to have their feet just at the edge of their
bolster (pillow) or just slightly straddling it. Next lower your bum to the ground and recline backwards
until you are resting on your bolster. Let your hands fall out to the side or
up overhead. Relax in this pose for 1-3 minutes. When you come out of this pose
make sure to come to the side and use your arms to sit up (don’t put any stress
on the belly). Counteract this pose by coming and resting in child’s pose
afterwards.
For more tips and poses that help alleviate pregnancy side effects come
to my Monday night prenatal yoga classes!
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