Trouble in Paradise
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BBE
Did you learn anything about prenatal yoga? I haven't done yoga in years but I was thinking about finding a class since I won't be able to keep up with my regular workout and at some point might not be able to do it at all.
Re: BBE
If you are currently exercising and in good shape, you should be able to attend regular yoga classes at least until 5 months along and maybe longer depending on how big your belly gets. Just make sure you get there a few minutes early and let the instructor know you're pregnant and they'll throw out modifications for you.The biggest things I can think of are being careful to avoid putting weight on your belly (so skip locust and poses like that) and deep spinal twists.
Once you're in your third tri (or before, totally up to you) you can switch to a specifically pre-natal yoga class and that'll be tailored toward your new shape/center of gravity. A lot of them include breathing techniques, visualizations, etc. to help with L+D too.
There are frequently people in classes I attend that are pregnant. I had a teacher who practiced "regular" yoga (as opposed to pre-natal) up until she gave birth, but she was obviously someone who knew exactly how to modify and she was very body aware.
OBVIOUSLY talk to your doctor before you do anything at all and always honor your own body - if something doesn't feel good to you, then it's not yoga.
Awesome. Thank you!. I found an instructor that sounds pretty cool and is also a doula. I don't see my dr til the end of the month, but I imagine I'll get the all clear to keep working out.
That is GREAT...definitely ask her to recommend classes you can take. If you do make it part of your regular routine, I'd love it if you kept me updated on how it's going, how you feel, what you can and can't do, what feels good, what doesn't, etc.
Oh that is really sad. Your poor friend.
Definitely give it another try!