It can be incredibly frustrating to keep your body trim during a pregnancy. Although it is important to exercise, it can be hard to find an exercise that is effective, yet still safe for you and your baby. If you have not found that exercise, look no further than yoga. Yoga provides a great routine for a natural, healthy pregnancy while it helps you stay fit and keep that special glow.

Here are four reasons you and your baby should get yoga busy.

(1) Most importantly, Asanas, the Sanskrit name for yoga poses, will provide a challenging workout, yet harmless enough for you to do while pregnant. Furthermore, yoga will help stimulate your natural body to ensure the mental and physical development of your child.

(2) A yoga practice encourages blood flow vital to helping your baby develop, while fueling a healthy metabolism. There are certain poses to strengthen your sex organs and birth canal which help prepare you for delivery. Other stretches can help relieve cramps or discomforts such as morning sickness and mood swings commonly experienced during gestation.

(3) Yoga is great for teaching you special breathing techniques. Acquiring these skills now can help your baby right away by incorporating more oxygen into your blood stream. Later, having knowledge of proper breathing techniques will help guide you through the drama of labor.

(4) Finally, with yoga you will learn the art of “meditation,” its importance cannot be underestimated. Devoting time to meditation is a key component to helping you unlock your deepest thoughts to establish an initial bond with your child. It also helps you relax from the physical and mental stresses of just being pregnant.

Since so much diversity is available in the different styles of yoga you can be sure you will find poses that are comfortable. A good instructor will help construct routines designed just for you that are both effective and safe.