Secrets to a Healthy Trimester 2

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Rest, Relax & Meditate

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Abdominal Breathing 2

Yoga Technique

5:18

Complete Yoga Breathing

Yoga Technique

6:34

Inner Peace: Simply Listen

2 tracks

Deep Happiness: Listen & Repeat

2 tracks

Take time out from your day to rest, relax, and meditate. This will help you approach the changes in your body and your life with calm and equanimity, benefiting both you and your baby.

Rest in the Yoga Sound

Listen to the soothing Yoga Sound audio tracks at any time of the day to help instill a sense of peace within.

Self-massage with lavender oil

Throughout your pregnancy, gently massage your belly, back of your neck, shoulders, and wrists with a few drops of our Lavender + Jojoba Oil Blend.

Eat Well

Nutrition is vital during pregnancy. Your body will send nutrients to your baby first, so it's important you eat enough and choose nutrient-rich foods that promote health. A vegetarian yoga diet is ideal. The fiber provided in fruits and vegetables will help prevent constipation, common during pregnancy.

Foods and nutrients to include

Vegetables and fruits, beans, tofu, whole grains, and nuts and seeds provide good sources of fiber and protein. Soaking nuts overnight makes them more digestible.
Unsaturated (good) fats are needed for building your baby's tissue, including the eyes and brain. Good sources include avocados, seeds, nuts, nut butters, and olive oil.
Complex carbohydrates provide energy during pregnancy. Include whole wheat bread, brown, black or red rice, and beans.
Nutrients such as calcium, iodine, iron, and folic acid are essential during pregnancy. Please see the recommendations in Trimester 1.

Foods to avoid or reduce

Saturated and trans fats: These are found in fatty meat, junk food, and high-fat desserts.
Simple carbohydrates: White bread, white rice, cakes, and sweets contain carbs that break down quickly into sugar in the body. It is especially important to cut back if you develop gestational diabetes, to help keep blood sugar under control.
Raw or uncooked foods, such as soft cheeses, sushi, and salad bar dishes, may contain harmful bacteria.
Herbs and herbal teas: Some herbal supplements and teas may pose risks during pregnancy as certain herbs can trigger contractions or have other harmful effects. If you're unsure, it's important to consult a healthcare professional before use.
Other foods to avoid or reduce: Carbonated drinks, coffee, meat, eggs, and some processed cheeses, which can cause calcium deficiency.

Exercise for the 2nd Trimester

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Diving Pose

Yoga Technique