General Advice and precautions for
pregnant women attending yoga classes

Clothing should be loose and comfortable and preferably made of natural fibres as the body temperature may be running higher than usual due to an influx of hormones.

It is important to practice in bare feet to avoid slipping and for greater sensitivity.

One should practice on a yoga mat and preferably your own, it is your sacred space.

Do not practice for two hours after a heavy meal or one hour after a light meal.

Your teacher will show you how to modify your practice according to your trimester, present state of being and prior yoga experience, please listen to the teacher and your own body.

During pregnancy, moods and physiology are constantly changing and unpredictable conditions can arise. The advice is go with the flow.

Pregnancy is a great time to practice being very present, surrendering and allowing, these are all very important aspects of yoga to be put into every day life.

It is generally a good idea to let your GP or midwife know that you are doing yoga to check that you are medically ok to do it, especially if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or suffer from epilepsy.

Never over exert yourself, know when to stop, ultimately you will need to take responsibility for your own body in class as only you really know how you feel.

Be gentle with yourself, enjoy your practice, indulge in your class as a time just for you and your developing baby, to bond, to feel, to rest, to rejuvenate and to cultivate a deeper awareness of yourself and your body, mind and spirit