Hi, my name is Ashley Ludman, from Seaside Yoga, here today to talk to you about maternity yoga. First of all, if you have found that you are pregnant and you have not begun a yoga practice, it is recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, that you find a class specifically geared towards maternity yoga or prenatal yoga. If you are in a pregnancy that is a high risk pregnancy, of course you need to get prior recommendation from your physician before you begin any new type of exercise regiment. Depending on the trimester that you're in, you'll have different modifications to make throughout your practice. If you have already begun a yoga practice prior to your pregnancy, you can continue with your same class, asking your teacher to make modifications and recommendations for your growing belly. It is helpful to have different types of props along with you, such as bolsters, or blocks to help support you in your yoga postures. As you continue on, for example in the second trimester, there is certain types of techniques that are not recommended, such as deep twist, lying face down on your belly. Of course it is going to be a little too uncomfortable. So, there is when the props is coming in for you. Once you do approach your last trimester, you may found yourself growing more uncomfortable in a regular class, and therefore you may want to seek out a prenatal or maternity yoga instructor. So, in essence, that's maternity yoga. Finding a great instructor to support you along the way within your pregnancy, using props, modifying your current practice if you are practicing. And, definitely getting a doctors recommendation if you are interesting in practicing maternity yoga. Thanks for joining me.
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