Personalised Programme
Ana Belén Méndez
Midwife · Marbella

Al Anoud
Yoga Programme

Your personalised prenatal journey

Part 1
7 Exercises
~30 Minutes
1 Part One
Begin your practice

This programme is designed to gently prepare your body and mind during pregnancy. Each posture has been carefully chosen to release tension, improve flexibility and create space for your growing baby. Listen to your body, move with your breath, and honour your pace.

Important: Be in a comfortable position. Relax the face and the jaw, and observe the air and body movement throughout each exercise.

The Practice

1
Breathing exercise

Breathing

5 minutes
  • Take 3 deep breaths to centre yourself
  • Transition to 5 minutes of natural breathing
  • Gently extend each exhalation, letting go of tension
Tip: Find a comfortable seated position. Soften your face, unclench your jaw, and simply observe the air flowing through your body.
Seated Breath awareness
2
Neck and shoulder circles

Seated Neck & Shoulders

5 minutes
  • Sit in a comfortable cross-legged posture
  • Slowly circle your neck in both directions
  • Roll your shoulders in gentle circles, both ways
Cross-legged Neck circles Shoulder rolls
3
Butterfly posture

Butterfly Posture

5 minutes
  • Bring the soles of your feet together, knees open wide
  • Gently move your legs up and down like butterfly wings
  • Make soft circles with your hips in both directions
  • Slowly fold your body forward towards your legs
Baddha Konasana Hip opener
4
Cat and Cow pose

Cat & Cow

5 minutes
  • Come to all fours.hands under shoulders, knees under hips
  • Inhale: arch your back down, lift your head (Cow)
  • Exhale: round your back up, tuck your chin (Cat)
  • Transition to child's pose.sit on your feet with open legs, body relaxed towards the floor
Breath sync: Let your movement follow your breath, not the other way around. Each cycle should feel fluid and natural.
Marjaryasana Bitilasana Spine mobility
5
Psoas liberation stretch

Psoas Liberation

4 minutes
  • From all fours, step your right foot beside your right hand
  • Relax the pelvis down.breathe here for 2 minutes
  • Return and repeat on the left side.2 minutes
Why this matters: The psoas connects your spine to your legs. Releasing it eases the lower back tension that builds as your belly grows.
Low lunge Hip flexor release
6
Pigeon pose

Gluteus Liberation

4 minutes
  • Bring your right knee towards your right hand.Pigeon posture
  • Let the pelvis sink down gently.hold for 2 minutes
  • Switch sides and repeat for 2 minutes
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Glute release
7
Baby pose / Child's pose

Baby Pose

Rest & integrate
  • Sit back on your feet with knees open wide
  • Lower your body towards the floor
  • Rest your forehead down.breathe deeply
  • Allow your entire body to soften and release
Closing: This is your moment of stillness. Stay as long as you need. Feel the connection with your baby and with your own body.
Balasana Final relaxation

Session Flow

1
Breathing
5 min
2
Neck & Shoulders
5 min
3
Butterfly
5 min
4
Cat & Cow
5 min
5
Psoas Liberation
4 min
6
Pigeon Pose
4 min
7
Baby Pose
rest
~30 minutes