When can you start pregnancy yoga

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I am 5 weeks 5 days pregnant. I don't normally work out.. But want to start doing yoga. Is it too early to do pregnancy yoga? Should I start with regular yoga? When do you normally switch from regular yoga to pregnancy yoga?

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Go to prenatal yoga whenever you feel like it. It offers a completely different sense of community than a traditional yoga class. Seeing women practice in their 3rd trimester may be a little intimidating right now for you but it's also such a unique way to experience your own pregnancy. A prenatal instructor will give you the modifications that help with whatever pregnancy symptoms you may be experiencing - and you don't have to think to remember to ask for it yourself. If you choose a traditional yoga class for now do not go to a class that's hot and I would definitely switch to prenatal at the end of the first trimester.

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My friend owns a yoga studio and she told me to wait until I was 12w to start prenatal yoga. She recommended that because by then, you will have some sense of movements that impact you and the stretching will feel  even better than so early as 6w.

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If it is specifically prenatal yoga; you can start any time! I have been dong it since I found out I was pregnant. I took a break for a few weeks due to nausea.

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I have a prenatal and postnatal yoga DVD by Gaiam. They have women in each trimester doing modified poses for the same workout so you can follow along for whatever stage you're in

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You can start whenever. I'm 16w5 and I still go to regular yoga classes 2-3 times a week. Let your instructor know you're expecting, and they can offer you modifications if you need it. You can still do anything and everything, just make sure you listen to your body. If a twist, or laying on your stomach or back, feels uncomfortable ask for a modification or go into peaceful warrior pose. 😊

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You can do it your entire pregnancy. I am 17 weeks and just do regular yoga. Let your instructor know you are expecting and they'll let you know what poses to aviod. I know you should aviod twists and as you get bigger obviously you'll need to improvise poses on your belly.

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I started at 14 weeks, but only because before I was too exhausted and bloated to think about getting stretchy after work. I meant to go every Thursday, but I would decide that a nap sounded better. As soon as my energy came back, I was ready to go! Don't push yourself if you feel lousy, but if you feel like you're up for it, yoga away!

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Start pregnancy yoga whenever you like.

When can you start pregnancy yoga

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