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Squatting during pregnancy is very important. It is one of the best positions to practice during Pregnancy to prepare for an easy delivery and birth. You can add the squat to your daily yoga practice, or just practice this once a day for a few minutes. Remember to listen to your body and stay on the squat only for as long as it feels good to you. Never over do any position during your pregnancy. Feel free to seat on a small stool if squat is not available to you. If you need use something under your heals for support, you can use a cushion, yoga blocks, folded blankets, towels or even a folded yoga mat. You can also do the squat against the wall for extra support and this is amazing in order to stretch the spine. Try it out and let me know how you feel. :-) Write down on the comments if you have any questions and let me know if this video was helpful to you. If you like this video subscribe and share with your friends. Namaste Disclaimer: Energy Medicine Yoga/ BodyAwareness does not diagnose or treat any illness, disease, or physical or mental disorder. Consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other exercise program or lifestyle change - especially if you are overweight, pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any existing medical conditions. EMYoga with Paola assumes no liability or responsibility for any and all claims of injuries and illnesses suffered while practicing these techniques. By using this material and videos you are accepting that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Heaven Rushing In 01:52 - Swinging Arms 02:50 - Squatting Position 05:24 - Turning Head to Side 06:39 - Hero Position 08:08 - Conclusion

Simple ways to keep the joints healthy and strengthen the body during pregnancy. Make sure you feel, listen and respect your body especially during this special time in your life. Breathe deeply and tune into your body connecting with your breath and connecting with yourself. Practice and let me know how you feel. Namaste Disclaimer: Energy Medicine Yoga/ BodyAwareness does not diagnose or treat any illness, disease, or physical or mental disorder. Consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other exercise program or lifestyle change - especially if you are overweight, pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any existing medical conditions. EMYoga with Paola assumes no liability or responsibility for any and all claims of injuries and illnesses suffered while practicing these techniques. By using this material and videos you are accepting that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Open Chest & Look Up 01:31 - Bring Hips Up 03:34 - Relax Forehead on the Floor 06:35 - EMY Mudra 07:38 - Place Hand on Heart & Belly 10:18 - Conclusion

Trace the kidney meridian daily to send energy to this organ and to provide energy to other parts of the body. The Kidney system supplies essence and energy to all organs. So, it's important to keep this meridian healthy during pregnancy. Kidneys Cleanse Body Fluids, Blood, and Lymphatic system. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Kidney Essence is vital in maintaining healthy energy. Kidney energy provides an “immune system-like” barrier that protects the body from harmful pathogenic factors that can cause illness and disease. When we are exposed to bad air, germs, and viruses, our first line of defense, according to Chinese medicine is our Energy barrier. Over time, Qi (energy) can become weakened and unbalanced due to improper diet, emotional stress, grief, sadness, inherited patterns, smoking, and pollution. When we are weak, we can become prone to allergies, asthma, colds, and even skin problems. What to do? Trace the kidney meridian daily to send energy to this organ and to provide healthy energy to other parts of the body. Disclaimer: This is general prenatal yoga. Please check with your doctor before trying any of these exercises. Only do the movements safe for you in your pregnancy. Stop if you feel any pain or discomfort, bleeding, shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. You are responsible for your health and safety. EMYoga with Paola is not responsible in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs, or expenses suffered by you for this video or this content. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Massaging Arch of Feet 01:02 - K-1 02:07 - Circling Upper Body 03:54 - Tracing Kidney Meridian 04:48 - Thumping Collar Bone 05:40 - Outro

During Pregnancy it is so important to keep Energies moving forward and crossing over so your body will have Energy it needs to keep you healthy and to use to grow your baby. The wake up routine in Energy Medicine Yoga will boost the Energies, awaken the body and getting all its energies moving in the right direction. Its simple and easy! The Wake are four energy medicine techniques to be done at the beginning of any Energy Medicine yoga practice. It consists of the 4 thumps, the cross crawl, the zip up, and the hook up. You can do this first thing in the morning or any time of your day when you feel tired and need a boost of energy. Try this simple routine every day and notice how you feel. Namaste Disclaimer: This is general prenatal yoga. Please check with your doctor before trying any of these exercises. Only do the movements safe for you in your pregnancy. Stop if you feel any pain or discomfort, bleeding, shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. You are responsible for your own health and safety. EMYoga with Paola is not responsible in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs, or expenses suffered by you in relation to this video or this content. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Thumping K27 01:51 - Thumping Center of Chest 02:16 - Thumping Side of Rib Cage 02:44 - Thumping Cheekbones 03:32 - Crossing Energies of Body 04:22 - Tracing Center Meridian 05:36 - The Hook Up 06:33 - Bringing Hands to Belly 08:41 - Outro

There are some points on the head that are called Neurovascular points. They connect the nerve system and blood system with the energy system. By simply holding these points with the palm of our hands, it’s a simple way to calm the nerve system. The main neurovascular points are on the forehead and Donna Eden calls them “OH my God!“ Points, because when we are in a fight, flight or freeze mode, we usually bring one or both of our hands to the forehead and say: Oh my God! By placing the palm of your hand on the forehead will bring blood back to the forebrain, and keep blood flowing in the forebrain while you are experience something stressful. Always breathing deeply. There are other neurovascular points on the head that are associated with the the 5 elements in the traditional Chinese Medicine, they are: the water, wood, fire, earth and metal. When you are under stress, and one of them become over activated, you can hold the specific points associated to each emotion, to bring calm to yourself and release that emotion from your body. The emotions can be: fear, anger, anxiety, over compassion for others or sadness. You can breathe out with a sound associated with each emotion as well. You will learn them here. You can hold the points anytime you feel the need and you can also add any of the holds during your yoga practice. Try this out and let me know how you feel. Namaste. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Mentioned Books in the video: Donna Eden's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Medicine-Balancing-Energies-Vitality/dp/1585426504 Lauren Walker's Books: https://www.energymedicineyoga.net/books Timestamps: 00:00 - Neuro-vascular Points 01:00 - Oh My God Point 02:23 - 1st Point 03:28 - 2nd Point 03:55 - 3rd Point 04:33 - 4th Point 05:57 - 5th Point 06:33 - Conclusion

Yoga Positions to Focus the Mind | Schoolyard Hookup and Eagle Pose | Prenatal EMYoga to Stay Strong & Grounded The School Yard hook-up is an easier variation of Wayne Cook's posture, with the same benefits. The yoga variation of the same pose is called the eagle pose. When practiced, these positions will bring clarity to the thoughts and untangle the mind. So they are great when we need to focus our minds. Good idea to do them before presentations, important meetings, or conversations. You will also be crossing the Energies and linking all the meridians. During pregnancy, those are amazing postures to practice to enhance your vitality as so many changes are happening with hormones, fiscal body, emotions, and energy. Enjoy the practice and have fun with it. Namaste Disclaimer: This is general prenatal yoga. Please check with your doctor before trying any of these exercises. Only do the movements safe for you in your pregnancy. Stop if you feel any pain or discomfort, bleeding, shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. You are responsible for your own health and safety. EMYoga with Paola is not responsible in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs, or expenses suffered by you in relation to this video or this content. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Schoolyard Hookup 01:17 - Crossing the Feet & Hands 03:39 - The Eagle Position 05:04 - Thumps on Third Eye 08:01 - Conclusion

These gentle movements and positions will help to prepare your body and mind for labor, stretching your body gently and preparing for easy delivery and birth. Remember to listen to your body and only practice what feels good to you. Let me know if you have any questions and if it is helpful to you. If you like this video subscribe and share it with your friends. Namaste Disclaimer: This is general prenatal yoga. Please check with your doctor before trying any of these exercises. Only do the movements safe for you in your pregnancy. Stop if you feel any pain or discomfort, bleeding, shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. You are responsible for your own health and safety. EMYoga with Paola is not responsible in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs, or expenses suffered by you in relation to this video or this content. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - Bending Leg 01:37 - Lifting Arm Up & Down 02:22 - Circling Wrist 03:13 - Cat Stretch 04:33 - Positions on the Other Side 08:54 - Conclusion

The exercise ball or “Birthing Ball” is a great tool to use during pregnancy in order to help the body to be free from pains and aches. It’s also amazing to use it throughout your pregnancy to prepare your body for labor. You don’t need to separate more time in your day to do these movements, but you can do it while watching tv, working in the office, eating meals, or any time you need to sit for a long period of time. The birthing ball can also be used during labor to speed the labor process. I have used my ball for both my pregnancies and I am definitely using it now for my 3rd pregnancy. I am showing here some simple movements you can do any time and add some EMYoga techniques as well. You can buy the ball in 3 different sizes at any sports shop or online. Make sure the size of the ball is good for you. You will need to be able to have your knees bent and feet on the floor to give your body the right support. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy your pregnancy, be healthy and have fun! Namaste Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Birthing Ball 01:53 - Bouncing 02:55 - Hip Circling 03:47 - Going from one side to other 05:15 - Conclusion

The Belt Flow is the only Energy that runs horizontally through the body at the waist. This Energy flow helps to connect and distribute the Energies of the upper and lower body helping to integrate the up and down flow of Energy. Sometimes unresolved feelings and emotions get stuck in this area of the belt flow, so working this area can help to move and resolve emotions. 1. To start the Belt Flow: ✔️ Stand in Tadasana, feet are wider than the hips especially if your pregnant belly is already big. Bring both hands on the right side of the waist as you inhale and smooth the hands to the left as you exhale - repeat 3 times. ✔️You can also smooth the hands over and across the belly bathing the baby with energy. ✔️After 3 times, smooth the hands on the outside of the left leg, outside of the foot, and off the pinky toe. ✔️ Stay on the forward bend for one to three breaths, relax your neck. ✔️ Trace Spleen meridian as you come up, slowly, vertebra by vertebra. So at the same time, you will be strengthening the energy on this meridian. 2. To trace the Spleen Meridian: ✔️ Hands-on the outside of your big toes, bring the hands to the ankle bone, up the inner side of the legs, passing the groins, coming to the side of the body, passing the armpit, and massage on the side of the rib cage. ✔️ Meridians are energy pathways and the spleen meridian is responsible to bring Energy to the immune system. So important for your health and vitality, especially during Pregnancy. ✔️ Repeat the Belt Flow on the other side. ✔️ Enjoy the practice, and have fun with it. Energy Medicine Yoga integrates Energy Medicine and yoga to amplify the benefits of your yoga practice without increasing the time devoted to it. Learn Energy Medicine Yoga with Paola. Visit Our Website for more info: https://www.bodyawareness.org.nz/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - The Belt Flow 06:33 - Tracing Spleen Meridian 07:56 - Conclusion