10 Scientifically-Proven Reasons to Practice Yoga During Pregnancy As a yoga teacher, I have had countless pregnant women come to my classes over the years, many of whom were complete newbies referred to the class by their doctors and obstetricians. Yoga is frequently prescribed to mothers-to-be, and, through my own practice, I know how therapeutic yoga is for both the mind and the body. But I was a bit fuzzy …