Yoga - how do you modify?

Question

I'm now 17 weeks and it's been suggested to me that I no longer lie on my back or my stomach. I'm wondering how to modify (what do you do for shavasana?) and what other poses might be best to avoid.

Answer

U can lay on your back just not for long periods. I questioned this a few weeks ago because I was having severe sciatic pain and the only comfort was laying flat. My ob said as long as I don’t lay on my back long it was ok. That’s also being 30-35 weeks pregnant because of the weight in your stomach ect.

Answer

Do you have access to any prenatal yoga classes? Even if you only attend a few to get the modifications down, it would be pretty helpful. For savasana, you can prop yourself up so that you’re reclined on a bolster that is resting on some blocks or you can lay on your side with a bolster between your knees. However, if you’re still comfortable on your back, you can lay on your back for short periods of time.

Yoga - how do you modify?

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