#healthbenefitsofstretching

[tightarsetransformations]

5 weeks apart... Spot the difference! 😉 Stretching before and after my birth made a huge difference to my health. Before birth stretching is really important in helping the body prepare to 'open up'. We hold a lot of tension in the body especially if there is any fear associated with birth, so stretching helps work through this tension mentally and physically. Of course, open legs and hips also makes a huge difference to the actual delivery as you have many more options for birthing positions which can make it a lot more comfortable for Mum and baby. (Isla came into the world through a modified Skandasana!) 😂 After birth stretching helps reduce pain associated with long times sitting/lying and carrying baby. It helps circulation through the body which repairs tissues and cells and leaves the body feeling energised. If there is any stress or tension this manifests in the fascia and stretching helps break down this tension helping Mum to feel a lot more relaxed. If you are a first time Yogi some great stretches to get started are... -Cat/Cow -Relaxed forward fold(bent knees are fine) -Kneeling lunge -Squat pose Hope this helps any soon to be or new Mum's. Keep stretching those bodies, hearts and minds! ❤️G #myyogajourney #beforeandafterbaby #yogaforhealth #healthbenefitsofstretching #postbirthhealth #postbabyfitness #pregnancyhealth #pregnancyfitness #mypregnancyjourney #beforeandafter #yogawithbaby #mumsandbubsyoga #MotherEarthYogis #healthpregnancy #yogajournal

[iexerciseheteaches]

#STRETCHING has a CALMING EFFECT on me...I pray, praise, worship...I think of possibilities, VISUALUZING ME IN GREAT PLACES...easing into poses is equal to: I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME... #healthbenefitsofstretching #worshipwhileposing #HOLDING #visualizing #allthingsarepossible #fitspo #fitspiration #STRONG #LEAN #femalehardbody #femalestrong #embracingmystrengths #Godbepraised #personaltrainerlife #karlapetersensculptedbodysculptedlife #defining #redefiningme