Level 1
This short 3rd trimester sequence is a great chance to build strength and stamina for labour, whilst allowing you to relax and restore and check in with your body, your breath your baby. Working with positive affirmations, you will finish feeling open, strengthened and refreshed. This class is most suitable for the 3rd 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, Cushions or a 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
Level 2
A dynamic class to build strength in the arms, shoulders, legs and glutes which is suitable for Pregnant and Post-Natal Mummas. This class is designed for all Trimesters and those at least 12+ weeks (16+ weeks C-Section) Postpartum.
We recommend you follow our specially designed programm...
Level 1
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We recommend you fol...
Level 1
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