So I got my BFP this weekend! We're cautiously optimistic and just trying to take it one day at a time.
I'm wondering, is regular yoga ok for me to do? My gym offers regular yoga and I was thinking about just telling the instructor I'm pregnant and asking if I should modify anything. But, is that even necessary?
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
@sslm: so happy to hear the good news! I know that if you're already doing yoga, than there is no reason to stop early in the pregnancy! sending you all my sticky baby juju!
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Yay! Congrats!! Yup I did regular yoga early on and had no issues from it. Do tell your instructor though. Mine modified some moves for me (for example you shouldn't do anything that requires twisting)
persimmon / 1491 posts
Ohhh good question. I was wondering the samething. I have a coupon for bikram yoga. But thinking that might be too much.
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
@MrsCastro: I know bikram is off limits because of the heat. It's really not good for you!
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
@mrsjyw: I'm not actually doing yoga right now, I was just about to start... probably best to talk to my doctor first?
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
@sslm: yep I'd double check with your dr and then let the instructor know too 
YAYYY so SO happy for you. praying for you~
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
@sslm: my doctor told me whatever I was doing for exercise before I got pregnant to keep doing. I would check with your doctor about starting something new though.
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
@Smurfette: I haven't been doing a lot, just walking and elliptical. I am terrified to keep it up... ugh.
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
yayaya congrats!!! i think a lot of places like you to be in your 2nd trimester? not sure though!
nectarine / 2834 posts
@sslm: ohmygosh - congrats on your BFP! I was too afraid to do yoga and started prenatal yoga around 10 weeks.
honeydew / 7444 posts
If you didn't do yoga before, I would do pre-natal classes instead. Not only should you stay away from deep twists but back bends, situps, and even shivasna (lying on your back in the second trimester). If you do decide to do a class, I would tell the instructor for sure.
Stick with the elliptical and walking! Just bring down the intensity a bit and make sure to stay well hydrated!
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
@chopsuey119: @Tidybee: Thanks!!!
@caffeinated: Thank you for weighing in I think I'll skip yoga for now. At least until my first midwife appointment! Walking and elliptical should be ok and I'm going to buy myself a pretty water bottle and lower the intensity!!!!
GOLD / pomegranate / 3688 posts
@sslm: There are some great YouTube tutorials about how to modify a regular yoga practice at the different stages of pregnancy. During first tri, you don't have to modify very much (twist from your shoulders, not your belly; stay away from really deep convex or concave positions; listen to your body when it comes to ab work...). Definitely tell the instructor upfront and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.
I couldn't do yoga through most of fist tri - putting my head below my center of gravity made me want to hurl, but am LOVING having it back in my life now. Just don't get too competitive with yourself and take child's pose whenever you feel like you need a break. I am going to start a prenatal practice soon, but plan on taking regular classes all the way through.
coconut / 8430 posts
my doctor told me i could continue with yoga as long as *i* felt up for it. i did have to start modifying poses starting in my second trimester. i didn't do any of the poses requiring a "sit up" or much ab strength (e.g. push up type stuff) and i didn't do anything lying on my stomach after about 4-5 months.
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