Back bends also encourage a stretch through the front half of the body, and stretching the stomach muscles is not advisable (as it can cause small tears which are very difficult to heal post partum).
Hi Black Lotus. Gentle arching back is ok (ie during bidalasna / cat cow), however during standing poses and in your general posture you should be particulalry careful about arching in the lower spine as this can exacerbate lordosis (excess curvature of the spine common in pregnancy - where both the backside and chest stick out).
Thanks for the info. From other research I am gathering the pelvic tilts are better for the pregnant woman's body.
BlackLotusMom 2 months ago
Back bends also encourage a stretch through the front half of the body, and stretching the stomach muscles is not advisable (as it can cause small tears which are very difficult to heal post partum).
yogimumma 2 months ago
Hi Black Lotus. Gentle arching back is ok (ie during bidalasna / cat cow), however during standing poses and in your general posture you should be particulalry careful about arching in the lower spine as this can exacerbate lordosis (excess curvature of the spine common in pregnancy - where both the backside and chest stick out).
yogimumma 2 months ago
Why do you advise not to arch the back?
BlackLotusMom 2 months ago
you are a very sexy and sensual pregger
sweetbelly3000 1 year ago