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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)

@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~

yayaya congrats!!! i think a lot of places like you to be in your 2nd trimester? not sure though!

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!

@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.