Prenatal Yoga Sequence With Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches

Yoga is great during pregnancy. Not only is it good strength and flexibility training, it can help you mentally and physically prepare for labor. Yoga also helps you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly grows. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in your hips and hamstrings. Complete the entire 12-pose sequence on one side and then switch to the other.

Remember to talk to your doc before starting an exercise program when pregnant. And be sure to ease into the poses since the hormone relaxin is making your joints loose.