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Pre-Natal

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February 26, 2008
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Timothy Burgin

This 26 step sequence of yoga postures was designed to stretch and open the hips to prepare for an easeful birth and to relieve the common discomforts of pregnancy. Level: Beginner to Intermediate.

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4 responses to “Pre-Natal”

  1. amandachow Avatar
    amandachow

    Not sure if number 22 is a good idea during pregnancy. All twists really should be open and not across the body.

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  2. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    You are correct about the concern with twist in pregnancy, but this twist is easy to modify bringing the leg/knee below the belly. I will note this on the pose instructions above. Thanks!

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  3. rolove Avatar
    rolove

    bridge pose is the pose of choice to turn a breech baby. Not sure if it’s good otherwise.

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  4. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    I have not heard that Bridge pose would be contraindicated during pregnancy and a quick Google search didn’t turn up anything either. But as always it is better to be cautious and to not practice any pose that makes you feel uncomfortable or uneasy during pregnancy.

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Timothy Burgin
Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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