Neck and Shoulder Stretch

Breathe in and pull your shoulders towards your ears.

Hold it for a moment.

Release the shoulders and breathe out with a sigh. Let the sound of the sigh take any tension out of your shoulders.

Repeat 10 times.

Benefits

• Releases tension in the shoulders and neck
• Tones the neck and reduces tension to maintain a youthful appearance
• Relieves anxiousness
• Promotes balance of the two hemispheres in the brain and face

Concentration

Learning to concentrate fully on the state of your body during yoga exercises will help you to stay in tune with your body during labor. Take full account of how each pose changes your state of being.