TRIMESTER 2 FLOW | PRE-NATAL YOGA
PRE-NATAL | YOGA + PILATES • 32m
Level 1-2
We will move the whole body in this grounding practice enabling you to strengthen, stretch and open as well as connecting you with your breath, your body, mind and baby.
This class is most suitable for those in their 2nd Trimester.
We recommend you follow our specially designed programmes for each Trimester, which can be found on our website and on your welcome newsletter.
Equipment: Yoga Blocks and Cushions / Bolster
PRE-NATAL CONTRAINDICATIONS:
+ Please don’t exercise if you have any of the following symptoms: dizziness, bleeding, excessive tiredness, pain, shortness of breath or headaches and before you have been cleared by your doctor to exercise
+ Rest when you need and stop if you are in any discomfort at all. Less is more.
+ Never hold the breath
+ Please don’t lie on the belly
+ Generally avoid Down dog after 30 weeks
+ Avoid lying on the back during exercise after 16 weeks
+ Keep the body moving steadily and avoid static poses
+ This is not the time to practice backbends, inversions, deep twists and core work such as crunches
+ Be mindful of pressure on the wrists- options are coming on forearms or fists instead
+ Be mindful not to overstretch, especially the abdominal area- less is more
+ Come up and down slowly due to possible lower blood pressure
+ Stay hydrated
+ Use props to support your practice
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