Yoga for pregnancy recs?
Dec. 31st, 2011 09:13 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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I'm about 22 weeks pregnant and have recently had a flair-up of plantar fasciitis (hope I spelled that right). Walking for exercise isn't happening right now, so I'm hoping to use yoga to help build my core strength and otherwise prepare for labor.
Does anyone have any suggestions for yoga videos (online or DVD, either way) that are good for pregnancy/labor preparation? I've looked at Amazon, but there are so many it's hard to know which ones are worth the money.
As for my experience level, I'd say long-term beginner. I've done yoga off and on for about two years, but stuck to beginner-level DVDs.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Does anyone have any suggestions for yoga videos (online or DVD, either way) that are good for pregnancy/labor preparation? I've looked at Amazon, but there are so many it's hard to know which ones are worth the money.
As for my experience level, I'd say long-term beginner. I've done yoga off and on for about two years, but stuck to beginner-level DVDs.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Date: 2011-12-31 10:13 pm (UTC)However, you don't need something designed for pregnancy if you already have DVDs. You should just add extra poses that strengthen your pelvis and you need to be extremely careful not to overstretch.
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Date: 2012-01-01 07:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-01 07:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-01 07:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-01 10:33 pm (UTC)Use a bolster under your knees for sivasana until you can't lie on your back any more. Then you do sivasana on your side and darn it if I can remember which is the side you shouldn't lie on. If you need me to go dig that information out, I can do that for you.
There are certain pranayamas that you shouldn't do. There are also some pranayamas that are very helpful. Pranayama is best done with an instructor on hand.
Don't do any work with engaging bandhas.
Your body will tell you if something isn't right for you, so take the time and focus in your practice to listen and respond.
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Date: 2012-01-02 12:13 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-02 12:17 am (UTC)