**Important guidelines to remember as you practice:** - Avoid fast and rapid movement - No jumping and always spread the legs in standing postures - Don't hurry but go slowly with understanding - No jerking or jolting the body - Do not hold the breath, keep it soft and smooth - No restriction or interruption in respiration while in asana - The diaphragm region should not be tensed, tightened, or compressed - Avoid compression of the uterus - Basically, the practitioner should always do the asana with comfort, while understanding her capacity and following the technique of observing the spinal extension, making space, freedom from compression, and proper breathing. - Keep feet hip-width apart, and make use of props as required. - There are certain asanas to be avoided immediately upon hearing you are pregnant. - Avoid all backbends, closed twisting, deep forward bending, and all abdominal asanas. If you are prone to miscarriage in the past, please consult your doctor before practicing.
Wow! And congratulations! Wonderful. As I mention the first three months are critical to allow the body and baby get set and settled. How far along are you? 🙏🏻
If I understand correctly, the only asanas in this video that should be avoided in first trimester are bharadvajasana, padangushtasana and viparita karani. Is that correct? Or is it better to avoid yoga altogether? This is my first time being pregnant, i am 5 weeks along.
Namaste teacher I want to know if you have any video that is mainly for fertility and women trying to conceive. I have heard certain yoga poses aren’t good while trying to conceive. Please show some light on it. Many thanks!
Hi Shwetha, as I am now traveling, let me take some time to answer you on this one. You are correct. In the meantime, stay away from poses that strain the abdomen, as well as backbending, stick with more forward bending, and postures the are more supported, especially during your cycle. Aware of keeping space in the pelvis and aware of a softening vs righting and gripping. 🙏🏻❤️
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Thank you for the video-- I am curious to know why women in the first trimester should avoid Viparita Karani. It gives me good relaxation at the moment. Thank you for your helpful resource and knowledge.
Hi HC, Thanks for your question. The first 3 months of pregnancy are the most important. We are cautious as this is when things can go wrong. The legs being up directly above the pelvis put pressure on the pelvis. Even later in the term we like to keep the legs wide which makes sure the weight is not in the Center. Love this posture, so very relaxing for the legs, and the mind.
