Post by Crisco Salad on Dec 13, 2016 19:02:30 GMT -5
Does anyone have any recommendations for prenatal yoga that they like? Maybe a series on YouTube or a DVD? I'd like to start a few nights a week after I get my toddler to bed.
No suggestions but I'm interested also. I went to one class when I was KU with DD and I was in my third trimester and it was a huge mistake. So maybe starting early would be helpful.
Post by ldubhawksfan on Dec 14, 2016 11:21:01 GMT -5
I have Shiva Rea's prenatal yoga video that I did with DD and plan to start again. Just ordered it on amazon. It's nice because they have alterations for each trimester
Last Edit: Dec 14, 2016 11:21:28 GMT -5 by ldubhawksfan
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Here's some tips from my Yoga instructor (well, a coworker that leads us in yoga at lunch).
First, I would recommend that she talk with her doctor to see if there's any guidance directly from them about poses to avoid, etc... but in general, these are the things that I am careful about:
Once you get to 2nd semester, she should avoid doing poses where she lays directly on her back (it can affect blood flow to uterus). In addition, at that point, she should probably stop doing poses that require her to lay on and put pressure on her stomach.
Pregnancy affects balance, so she'll just need to be aware that she might not balance as well as usual and take balancing exercises a little easier (or use a wall to help) to avoid falling.
General guidance is to avoid sit-ups and most ab strengthening exercises (except for plank!) during pregnancy.
Try to avoid excessive compression or twisting of her stomach. I've found that I have to modify some poses slightly to be able to stretch (i.e. twist my shoulders instead of my abdomen or open legs wider, etc.). For this one, I really just stretch to a point where I'm still comfortable and don't overstretch or twist to a point where I'm putting too much pressure on my belly.
Finally, I would say the biggest thing is to just listen to her body and don't overdo it. If something doesn't feel right, then modify or sit that pose out. Enjoy the stretching and breathing that makes pregnancy feel better but take it a little easier than usual and take care of that new little one!
I did a prenatal yoga video on you tube and it was way too easy. I'm not all that good or experienced at yoga or working out in general but I want it to be a slight challenge.
I'm thinking about going to Prenatal Yoga at a studio close to my house. Last time I was pregnant I got a dvd and used it exactly one time. I think if I register for a class it will hold me more accountable. It's kind of expensive though.
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