A very long time ago, my Aunt began teaching me about yoga and I really enjoyed doing it. Many years later, I found myself on my hands and knees in another yoga position for a very different reason – I was pregnant with a baby in the breech position. You can read the whole story here.
In this article, I’d like to help you get into a yoga position that may help your baby turn into a more delivery-friendly position!
The tailor sitting position.
Go to a comfortable and quiet spot. You may want to lay down a blanket or pillow to make yourself more comfortable. Sit down and put the soles of your feet together. Pull those feet in close to your body and keep your knees close to the ground. Begin to lean over your feet, grab your toes with both hands and pull slowly toward your chest. Stop when you become too uncomfortable. The goal is to sit in this position twice a day for 10 to 20 minutes.
The pelvic rock.
Start in your quiet spot. This time, you’ll be on your hands and knees with your head down. Arch your back as high as you can. Your botto will be sort of tucked under and you’ll feel like you are pulling in your belly. Picture a cat when she arches her back. Then, you’ll rock your body into the opposite position. Pull your back down until your stomach almost touches the ground and your chin is pointed toward the ceiling. Move from the “cat” position to your belly down very slowly. Do about 2 to 3 sessions per day of 25 rocks each.
Upside Down.
This is the yoga version of laying upside down. I never personally tried this position because I was very nervous that I wouldn’t be able to get into the position and that I would hurt myself somehow. Many women do this while pregnant and get very good results. Be careful – it is an advanced yoga posture.
Lay on your back in an area where you will not slip – do not lay on any rugs or blankets. Carpet is fine. Keeping your arms at your sides and your palms down, flex your knees and bring them over your head. Try to raise your hips high off the floor. Push against the floor with your palms to get your chest to your chin. If you have a helper, you can ask them to hold your hips up. Straighten out your legs and have your helper move to holding your ankles. If you don’t have a helper, bend your arms at the elbow to place your hands on your back for support. Hold this for 5 minutes, at least twice daily.
Not only will doing these exercises regularly possibly help turn your baby, they will also strengthen your muscles and help you relax!
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