Physical and Emotional Changes in Pregnancy

“Prenatal yoga is not just about staying active, it’s a way of being present, of becoming aware of your body, your baby, and the moment you are living,” says Liencres.

You are a mother of four children, how have you lived physical and emotional changes during your pregnancies?

Each pregnancy has been different…Everyone has had their pros and cons, but very happy to be a mother.

Yoga for Every Pregnant Woman

Liencres confirms that any woman can practice yoga during pregnancy, provided there are no medical contraindications.

Discovering More Than Physical Postures

Many women start prenatal yoga with a focus on physical benefits, but soon discover a deeper emotional connection.

Do you think many women reach prenatal yoga looking for something physical and end up discovering a deeper emotional space?

I think so, I know many moms…It is much more than just physical postures to stretch and relieve pain.

Ideal Routine through Trimesters

Liencres recommends different yoga focuses for each trimester:

• First trimester: Soft movements, awareness, breaths
• Second trimester: Strengthen upper trunk and arms, legs, and buttocks
• Third trimester: Open hips, focus on fluidity and meditation

The Power of Breathy Consciousness

Learning to breathe consciously brings numerous benefits during pregnancy, including stress reduction, hormone regulation, and nervous system activation.

Breathing has a central role. What concrete benefits can you learn to breathe consciously during pregnancy?

Eliminate stress and anxiety, be more present with yourself and with your baby, help you regulate your hormones, balance the central nervous system, activate the parasympathetic nervous system -very important for the time of childbirth -, consciously live your pregnancy and empower yourself to choose what you want at the time of giving birth and enjoy that wonderful experience.

Yoga for Stress Relief

Prenatal yoga offers a peaceful moment to connect with the baby and prioritize self-care.

How can yoga help relieve the stress of everyday life when a baby is expected?

Yoga gives you that important moment of introspection of stopping, of becoming aware of what your body is doing, of creating a life, that this is the most important and that everything else can wait.

Strengthening the Mother-Baby Bond

Yoga fosters a connection with the baby at a deep level, positively impacting both mother and child.

What is the role of prenatal yoga when preparing for a more conscious and less medicalized delivery?

The future moms that Yoga practice in general are much more aware of their body, their physiology, know techniques to calm down.

Unsure About Prenatal Yoga? Try It!

Liencres encourages skeptics to give prenatal yoga a try, as it can bring about life-changing benefits.

If a pregnant woman is doubting whether or not to do prenatal yoga, what would you say to encourage her?

Try it and who decides if you continue. Yoga like any other discipline is not for everyone, but trying it I think it is worth it and changes lives for better, why not yours too?