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How soon can I begin taking pregnancy yoga classes?
Women are welcome to join the class at 16 weeks of
pregnancy. The more you practice and the earlier
you practice pregnancy yoga, the greater are the benefits that
you will enjoy. Women who have joined at 32 weeks
into their pregnancies have also
derived many benefits from pregnancy yoga.
I have never done yoga before. Do I need to have some experience
before I
participate in pregnancy yoga classes?
The gentle yoga postures in the Birthconnections pregnancy yoga classes
are
appropriate for all fitness levels and require
no experience. In fact, pregnancy is a
wonderful time to explore the benefits of yoga.
How long can I continue taking pregnancy yoga?
Most women continue attending the class up to their
delivery dates. However, it is
always important to listen to your body.
What if my due date is in the middle of the 8 week block?
At the end of your pregnancy you are welcome to
continue attending on a drop-in
basis until your actual delivery date.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing that is easy to move in, comfortable
trouser, leggings, t-shirts, vest
top, etc. You will be practising yoga in your bare
feet but bring some socks with you
for the beginning and end of the class.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your own yoga mat. In addition, you're
welcome to bring a cushion
and blanket, they can be helpful to support the
body and the blanket provides comfort
and warmth during relaxation session. Please feel free to bring
a water bottle into class
with you.It's important to stay hydrated during pregnancy and
especially during
pregnancy yoga. Unlike any other yoga class it
is important to eat lightly before you
attend.
How does pregnancy yoga differ from a regular class?
There are certain yoga poses that you cannot do
while pregnant. In a regular class,
you would either sit those poses out or be offered
an alternative pose, depending on the
instructor. Sometimes that gets tedious for a pregnant
woman.
In a YogaBirth class, we don't do any poses that are unsafe for pregnant
women and
we do a lot of poses, movement and breathing awareness
that actually aid in preparing
your body for giving birth. In our pregnancy yoga
classes, we also have time at the end
of each class for shared discussion and childbirth
education.
Oh No! The class is full. What are my options?
Current clients always have priority in my classes.
First, I have to see how many are
signing up for the next block of classes before
I see how many spaces I have open for
new clients. To make sure you get the next available
space, join my Announcement List.
Once I confirm a space is available, please register
immediately. My classes usually fill
up within one week.
I have more questions.
Please feel free to email or call any time. I will
always return your contact as possible. |
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