Can Yoga help adjust to the physical demands of labor ?
I have read and listen that Yoga in pregnancy help with the changes that happen emotionally and physically. 
ya, its safe to do yoga in pregnancy. only some hard stretchable yogas are restricted and some other are also. you can do some easy yoga in the pregnancy. it is safe and healthy.
you should not do any spine twists or anything putting pressure on your stomach.
So it will be kind of limited to easy yoga as previous poster said.
Hi Chris,
I’m assuming that you are asking about asana or postures rather than Yoga. The answer for Yoga is that of course unifying the mind, body, and spirit would be more than healthy for pregnancy. The asana answer however is slightly different.
There are three basic stages of pregnancy. And there is an asana approach for each of these trimesters. Ergo there are things to do and things to avoid. While the things to avoid may not always result in harm we must use extreme care when dealing with two lives. An example is running. This is ill-advised during pregnancy BUT of course some still do it and are fine. It’s simply not worth the risk to aggrandize the ego and whim of the mother. Baby comes first!
For these reasons its best to attend prenatal classes with a well trained teacher. There are many weird things going on these days in yoga due to the lack of training and rush to teach, along with the allure of capitalism’s revenue.
Containment, opening, breath work, meditation, lifestyle/nutrition…these things are all helpful in pregnancy when they are properly taught and done mindfully with safety at the fore.
Yes, it is safe to do yoga during pregnancy. Yoga is a gentle form of exercise that helps you maintain a healthy weight, improve your sense of well-being and enhance your overall health. It also can help you get back into shape after you give birth.
Yoga can be done at any time in your pregnancy, but experts recommend doing it when the baby is sleeping or late in the afternoon when you have more energy. You can also do yoga before bed, which may help you sleep better.
If you suffer from a medical condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes, consult your doctor before beginning yoga practice during pregnancy.