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Written by Adriana Noton   
Great benefits can come from joining in prenatal yoga classes once you find out your are expecting. It helps keeps your joints and muscles strong and limber as well as your body healthy and ready for labor once the time arrives. Let your body talk to you and tell you what limitations it has. Always listen to your body and do not over do it. Make sure your poses are perfectly aligned and balanced correctly to keep from injury's happening.
by AdrianaNoton


Great benefits can come from joining in prenatal yoga classes once you find out your are expecting. It helps keeps your joints and muscles strong and limber as well as your body healthy and ready for labor once the time arrives. Let your body talk to you and tell you what limitations it has. Always listen to your body and do not over do it. Make sure your poses are perfectly aligned and balanced correctly to keep from injury's happening.

Do not be in a rush to get through your poses, stretches or class. Take your time and do them slowly, give your body time to enjoy the stretching and relaxation. Keep away from any of these that may put pressure on your stomach area as it could be harmful.

Some of the dangerous poses to avoid are the Cobra and the Belly Down. With any of these poses make sure that both feet are never off the ground always have one foot as stability. This will also keep blood pressure from rising too high.

Do not do any inversions at all. Most prenatal yoga classes are done approximately three times weekly. Just be sure and take several breaks in between and even alternate from the more relaxing poses to the harder ones.

Anything that causes you to be on your back or puts pressure on your stomach should be avoided at all costs. Your pregnancy could be put at risk. Use items for support if you need to it is far better than losing your balance and falling which could be even worse. Use a chair to balance as you pose or if you are near one lean on a wall which will help you maintain balance.

At any time during your class if you get nauseated, or feel discomfort in your belly or worst case scenario start to spot stop what you are doing and call your OB-GYN immediately. You should be taking in at least 400-500 more calories while working out.

Drinking at least eight glasses of water or more if you are exercising this will keep you and baby hydrated and healthy. Do not over stress your body it will let you know if you are pushing yourself too hard. Cooling down after each session as well as doing proper warming up is key to not making yourself sick.

A breathing technique used in yoga called Ujjayi helps not only calm your breathing but will also go along way to helping you in the labor room too. You take in a very deep breath through your nostrils and then hold it and exhale until your lungs completely empty it out.

Wearing comfortable and breathable clothing is important. It is much easier if you use layers that way you can take a few layers off once you have warmed up. Your shoes should give you excellent support and properly fit.

Sport type maternity bras are another investment you will not regret especially when exercising. These will give you the support you need through the months to come.

Prenatal yoga classes are excellent ways to keep your body happy and healthy as it goes through motherhood changes but it also will make labor a little easier as well.

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