6 Effective Asanas for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy, Watch Video

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey. Feeling of giving birth to a new life is beyond words. And during the 9 months of that miracle, pregnant mommies have to keep their health on check and be mentally and physically healthy. From exercises to food there's a lot which can be used to keep yourself and the health of the baby good. And doing Yoga is definitely one of the easiest and effective ways to build strength,support your changing body as well as improve flexibility, and develop balance. So here are some Yoga Asanas especially designed for the 2nd trimester of pregnancy which will promote mental relaxation and ease pregnancy symptoms.

Yoga Asanas for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Prenatal Asanas for Second Trimester- 

Virabhadrasana  वीरभद्रासन- Warrior I

Strengthens: Arm, Shoulder, Human back, Thigh, Ankle, Calf

Stretches: Shoulder, Thigh, Ankle, Thorax, Neck, Calf, Inguinal region, Lung, Navel

Benefits

• Energizes the entire Body

• Helps increase stamina.

Virabhadrasana II- Warrior II

Strengthens: Leg, Ankle

Stretches: Shoulder, Leg, Ankle, Thorax, Inguinal region, Lung

Benefits

• Alleviates backache during pregnancy.

•  Improves digestion 

•  increase fertility

Marjariasana- बिडालासन- Cat Pose

Stretches: Neck, Back torso

Stretches the backbone and strengthens it while also improving its flexibility.

Benefits

• Helps Regulate Breathing

• Relieves Stress and anxiety

Cat Cow Pose Variation

Benefits

• Improves Flexibility

• Good Stress reliever and calms the mind.

Supta Matsyendrasana- सुप्त मत्स्येन्द्रासन- Spinal Twist

Stretches- glutes, chest, and obliques.

Benefits

• Improves Spinal Mobility

• Aids Digestion

Note: Please consult your doctor before practising any physical poses. 

What is the Second Trimester of Pregnancy? 

The second trimester of your pregnancy is from 13 to 28, or months 4, 5, and 6. In the 9 Months pregnant, the second trimester is the middle phase where the cute baby bump also starts to appear and the baby also starts to move in the womb.