Thoughts/experiences with prenatal yoga?

Hannah - posted on 03/19/2013

Hi there!
I tried a prenatal yoga workout at home and honestly it was super boring. I think a class would be the way to go. Then you can stay healthy and make preggo buddies. Win win! Since I didn't continue it I can't say if it helps you out in labor. However I would think it would. Anything that keeps your muscles and body relaxed and helps you stretch would be beneficial in labor.

Nicole - posted on 05/21/2012

I loved doing yoga during my pregnancies, just modify and listen to your body. http://3437c9khj8ls5qdenrodnr1w9y.hop.cl...

Nicole - posted on 04/04/2012

Thanks for the reply, Kaitlin. There's actually a prenatal yoga video on Netflix streaming right now, I think I'll take it for a spin. Your other ideas are interesting, as well...I'm giving serious thought to switching over to swimming as the months go by. I'm afraid that the high-impact nature of running (combined with my already-lousy balance) could knock me off-kilter in the last trimester.



I appreciate the thoughtful response, cheers-

Kaitlin - posted on 04/04/2012

I Lovvvvveedd my pernatal yoga dvds at home. After my older kid(s) are in bed, I popped it in, lit a candle, and stretched. It made my hips feel so much better.

Now, yoga is a little hippie-dippy for me, but the strengthening and stretching benefits outweighed the music and mentality behind it. The one I sued took me a few times to get the pattern down, and then I just muted it and put on my own music. I'm not a meditative exercise person either. I don't spend money on classes that I can find online or on demand on tv, or on a dvd- never have. But if you have the money and you like group classes, go for it. I didn't find that it helped with body awareness- but maybe it did. I have always been more aware, i chart, I exercise, i stretch a lot, i do keagals, etc. I think being active during your pregnancy however you can will help with your labor.



I also found that an eliptical machine was easier on my joints than running while pregnant, and helped my hips as well. If you have gym membership or a WOW fitness (ten bucks a month) near you, that may be a great way to exercise. Or swimming. AMAZING during that second half of pregnancy. I'm also finding zumba to be better than running during pregnancy (and you can find stuff online).