Palm Tree Pose – Tadasana for first trimester pregnancy

Yoga for pregnancy trimester 1 (1-13 weeks)
Palm Tree Pose

Directions

1) Stand with feet together and arms on side.

2) Raise arms over head, interlock fingers and turn palms upward.  

3) Place hands over head. Inhale and stretch arms, shoulders and chest upwards.  

4) Raise heels to come up on toes.

5) Stretch whole body from top to bottom.

6)  Lower heels while exhaling and bring hands on top of head.

7) Relax for few seconds and repeat 5-10 times.

Benefits

• Helps develop physical and mental balance.
• Entire spine is stretched and loosened.
• Helps to clear congestion of spinal nerves.
• Stretches rectos abdominal muscles keeping the nerves toned.