Poses to Avoid

I have received so many questions about prenatal yoga over the years and even more now that I am expecting myself. I have compiled a list of 10 frequently asked prenatal yoga questions so that you can have a one-stop resource for your common questions.

Generally speaking, yoga is an excellent practice for pregnant moms. It can relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, relieve lower-back pain, improve sleep and strengthen and tone the body in preparation for the physical and emotional challenge of giving birth. B

Many people come to yoga for the first time during their pregnancy. Yoga is often recommended by a care provider or a friend as a way to address some of the common discomforts that go along with inhabiting a pregnant body. Yoga can also provide much needed mind-body practices tha

5 yoga moves to avoid during pregnancy and 1 you should do every day, from a prenatal yoga expert.

Prenatal yoga is great medicine for pregnant women and a fantastic vehicle that improves flexibility, strength, stamina and helps to promote relaxation. However not all pre-natal yoga poses are appropriate for all pregnant women and some may cause more harm than good. When I was

Are you fond of doing yoga and wish to continue doing it during pregnancy as well? Read about the yoga poses you need to avoid during pregnancy.

Not everyone is interested in teaching prenatal yoga classes, but chances are, if you’re offering asana classes that are open to the public, you’ll find yourself teaching pregnant students at some point. So it’s important to learn a few basic, supportive asana variations that you

From delicious sashimi, to a cold beer on a sunny day, to a decadent chocolate mousse, or a complex Shiraz, the list of things we can’t eat, can’t drink and can’t do during pregnancy seems to grow on the daily! This can be frustrating, or feel limiting.

Pregnancy is an exciting (and scary!) time. If it’s your first pregnancy, then for the very first time in your life every decision you make effects not only just you, but also your precious cargo growing inside. All of a sudden, every morsel that you put into your body has different meaning, and every move you make has the ability to affect the new life you are growing.

Curious which yoga poses are safe during pregnancy? Here are six yoga poses to avoid during pregnancy and some easy prenatal yoga modifications.

Many pregnant women find themselves modifying for what feels natural for their growing bodies and bellies, but still it’s important to know some fundamental ground rules of keeping mama and baby safe, so that we can fully enjoy our prenatal practices.

According to "Yoga Journal," expectant mothers should participate in a gentle yoga practice, or none at all, during the first trimester. This trimester is when the fetus is still implanting itself into the uterus, and, therefore, strenuous yoga poses should be avoided to prevent miscarriage.