To get your body in prime health during and even after your pregnancy can be done with the help of prenatal yoga classes. There are many tips you should know before starting any exercise regime when you find out your expecting. Be aware of your posture during your poses and align and balance yourself just right. Learn what your limits are and never go past them as it could be harmful to the both of you. Ask your doctor about what restrictions you may have to abide by when doing yoga as well as how much you can do per week.
Keep a slow pace not a fast one. This lessens your risk of injury and possible problems with your pregnancy. Heart rates of pregnant women should never go above the 140 BPM mark.
Dangerous stretches and yoga poses to never attempt while expecting include the full frontal and the belly down. Yoga instructors who are trained in prenatal classes should know which ones are safe.
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.
You should also avoid any poses which require you to lie completely on your back. This can be hazardous to your pregnancy. A true prenatal class will always omit any poses like these. If you need too you can always use a wall to lean against or a chair for support doing some moves. You should also take out any poses that use your muscles in your abdomen as well.
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.
Be sure to drink 10 glasses of water each and every day especially when your doing yoga. Take it easy and watch yourself. Overdoing it can cause undue stress on you and the baby. Cooling down afterwards is a priority as is warming up before you start.
Doing the Ujjayi breathing technique in yoga will also come in handy when you go into labor too. It will help calm you and focus on your breathing instead of your nerves.This technique lets you slowly breathe in air in your nose, letting your lungs completely fill up. Then you simply exhale the entire breath.
Clothing is very important to in your exercise classes. It should be very breathable as well as easy to move in. A good supportive maternity bra is also needed as you will need the added support these offer when doing you poses and stretching.
Shoes are also very important to any pregnant woman even if they are not exercising. Buy a pair of tennis shoes that has excellent arch supports and cushion and be sure of the fit as your feet will swell off and on during your trimesters.
Take the initiative to be the healthiest mom to be you can and sign up for prenatal yoga classes today. You will feel better, fitter and look amazing throughout your entire nine months. It has also been shown that baby’s are much healthier as well.
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