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@jholler25: I did DVD's at home because there wasn't anything available in my area for a studio class. I did Shiva Rea and Crunch - Shiva Rea was definitely more challenging and she has three people, one in 1st tri, one is 2nd and one in 3rd so each pose is a little modified.

I loved prenatal yoga! I couldn't have gotten through my pregnancy without it. I wasn't a diehard yogi to begin with though, the studio classes definitely stretched me hardcore. I have done hot yoga before and it sure is a workout!! I want to become better at yoga for sure.

I'm thinking of taking a pn yoga class that starts in a week and half. I'm 10 weeks and I'm still a little scared to do anything too strenuous, though, so a slow boring one, sounds like a good start to me! However, I can see why this might get dull as time goes on!

So far, I've just been stretching and walking for exercise. I used to run/swim/cycle, but I feel better about taking it easier than that right now.

I haven't, but am curious to try. I have some hyperextended ligaments pre-pregnancy though, so am worried I'd over stretch.

I know I've seen you post on other threads about your lower half getting larger, just wanted to share that I've read (and my doctor reassured me) that fat that settles on the rear/thighs is where the baby gets it DHA and other important brain fats from. I don't normally carry weight there, but my OB encouraged me to think of it as brain food and not obsess. So that is what is helping me even though I'm continuing to eat healthy and exercise. Food for thought!

I did Jennifer Wolfe's prenatal yoga DVDs, and I found them challenging. (I was also a hot vinyasa flow addict before pregnancy.)
I also did studio prenatal classes. Those really depended on the teacher. Some classes were challenging, others were pretty sleepy... but I still enjoyed the time to get out and meet other pregnant mamas-to-be.

I'm a yogi and love a good, challenging, hot yoga session. My prenantal studio classes are nothing like that. But I love the peaceful, restorative style even more. I hope it finds a way to appease your yoga desire during pregnancy. You and that baby deserve it.