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No u wouldn't look ridiculous. I don't know when to start I did prenatal yoga at home every other day from first trimester (about 10 weeks) into my third tri. It felt really good after every time I did it. Physically and emotionally.

I started in week 15 or so (I think? I don't even remember now!). I only waited that long because I was still feeling quite sick and the idea of moving my body at all was nauseating

People in my classes are all shapes and sizes! We even had a post-natal mama join us last week. I say, if you're feeling like it would feel good - go for it! It's so good for your body and mind.

I continued my regular yoga classes until about 14 weeks. I then had to stop going because my work got busy but continued with pre-natal yoga at home. I told my teachers as soon as I got bfp and they did modifications as needed.

I wasn't doing yoga regulation bf I was pregnant but went to a class around the end of the second trimester- mistake. I was so out of practice and out of shape that it ended up being uncomfortable and hurting my joints. I wish I had done it regularly but I def started too late.

I actually just signed up for MyYogaWorks, online yoga including prenatal classes. 30 days free with the code FALL30, regularly $15 a month or $5 a month for existing members of the studios. I really like the studio so I'm excited to try some online prenatal classes -- thanks @spaniellove for encouraging me, even if you didn't know it

I'm planning to start after Thanksgiving (12 weeks). I have been doing bar workouts since I got pregnant and would like to continue as long as I can.

@twodoghouse: the only yoga I did before the prenatal yoga was the P90x yoga so like u I am not super yoga person. I did a specific yoga video it was on sale at target. It was very calming. I remember the first time I did it hubs and our puppy were on the couch watching, ten minutes later they were both snoring. I will look for it and wall u the name of it

@BabyMats: Awesome, thanks!

I started at 10 or 11 weeks, I think! I loved loved loved prenatal yoga, it helped me get through so much of my anxiety surrounding the pregnancy! The only thing they don't have you do in the 1st tri is abdominal work but otherwise, you're fine to participate. It's so empowering to be in a room full of pregnant women, I highly recommend!

I started at around 14 weeks, before that I was too sick but I think there might have been a couple girls that were even earlier than that.

@spaniellove: that's great! Hope u enjoy it! Even though I did it at home, it def helped and felt good afterwards

@spaniellove: I'm so glad that you're not on pelvic rest! And happy to hear you're totally welcome in the yoga class! Enjoy

I started at 13 weeks. I kind of felt like a pregnant lady fraud since I was doing yoga with ladies who were late 2nd tri and early 3rd tri and I didn't even look pregnant yet but I really liked how centered and good I felt afterwards.

@spaniellove: I started at around 12 weeks, when I finally felt better from the nausea and felt like I could do something again. I also wanted to reach 12 weeks first so psychologically I feel that my baby is sticking for good before going to do something physical.

I went until I was 38 weeks.... literally the weekend before I went to labor!

I am so happy for you that you are joining a prenatal yoga class!! I have met great friends from there which we still have play dates and get togethers after 2 years. We had the same due date and our kids now are only weeks apart (some ended up coming early and some ended up a bit late). It is a lifesaver to know them because we went through all the parenting humps together (breastfeeding, sleeping through the night...etc. My friend even find her perfect nanny match through me lol). I always recommend to my other pregnant friends to take a prenatal yoga class regularly but no one listens to me

ETA: To answer your question, no it won't look ridiculous even if you are not showing yet. When you are 38 weeks pregnant and doing all these poses, and looking at the newcomers still having a good figure and doing those poses with ease, all you have in mind is envy! So don't worry !!

@spaniellove: woohoo 9 weeks!!

I love yoga but haven't been in a while. I need to start going again!

I started at 20 weeks ... I was barely showing. I felt so small compared to the other ladies. Now, I'm 33 weeks, and I'm one of the big ladies I'm REALLY glad I started at 20 weeks ... It helps so much with my mood and my body. There are girls in my class that are 11 weeks, all the way to past their date. It's never too early to start!

@spaniellove: have fun! I'm so excited for you!