The first three months of pregnancy are a time of major changes in your body. Long before any outward manifestation begins to get in the way of doing poses, things feel different on the inside. This is the challenge of first-trimester yoga. But this is also the challenge that is at the core of any yoga practice: listening to your body. You may think you know yourself and what your body can do, but on any given day you have to really tune in and respect the cues your body gives you. Taking the attitude that your body knows best and will guide you is also a great way to prepare for childbirth. Plus, studies have shown that yoga can provide a variety of benefits during pregnancy, including lowered stress levels and improved automatic nervous system function.﻿﻿

Make sure to discuss your plans to do yoga with your prenatal health-care provider before getting started, and learn prenatal yoga dos and don'ts for general advice.

Starting Yoga During Your First Trimester