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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
Has anyone done this, or is anyone doing it?
Apparently it's a box of 50 cards illustrating breathing, sitting, and meditating poses, and it tells you which ones are okay for each trimester. Obviously I don't need to be limber for a vaginal birth, but I could do with being generally more flexible and in shape (I feel kinda old for 31 sometimes - lol). There is also a regular The Yoga Deck. Just curious if anyone has done this or any prenatal yoga. Sophie #4 due 7/18/04 |
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Sophie writes:
: Has anyone done this, or is anyone doing it? : Apparently it's a box of 50 cards illustrating breathing, sitting, and : meditating poses, and it tells you which ones are okay for each trimester. : Obviously I don't need to be limber for a vaginal birth, but I could do with : being generally more flexible and in shape (I feel kinda old for 31 : sometimes - lol). : There is also a regular The Yoga Deck. Just curious if anyone has done this : or any prenatal yoga. There is a good prenatal yoga book by Janet Balaskas: _Preparing for Birth with Yoga_, Janet Balaskas Element Books, Inc PO Box 830 Rockport, Mass 01966 ISBN 1-85230-431-6 : Sophie : #4 due 7/18/04 Larry |
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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
I haven't seen the cards you're referring to, but I took prenatal yoga
through pg #1 and am again with this pg. Best time, money, and effort spent, in my opinion, which is why we've made it a come-hell-or-highwater priority this second time around. And yoga is a lot more than just becoming "limber," it builds a lot of strength and stamina, which believe me you WILL need for a vaginal birth, especially if you're going natural, and the breathing and relaxing techniques you learn are also directly applicable to birth. Many of the poses are things that can help you feel more comfortable during labor and a lot of things we do in class focus on opening of the hips and on relieving physical strain and difficulties which are particular to being pregnant, such as sciatica pain. The book Larry mantioned is also quite good, we took a one day partners workshop based on a lot of material from that book. So I definitely recommend prenatal yoga to anyone of any fitness level and any stage of pregnancy, but I do think that if you've never taken yoga before that you should be in a class with an experienced prenatal teacher, rather than home alone with a book or a tape or what have you. -Karen, mom to Henry 3 1/2 and someone due 4/24/04- |
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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
"Karen" wrote in message k.net... I haven't seen the cards you're referring to, but I took prenatal yoga through pg #1 and am again with this pg. Best time, money, and effort spent, in my opinion, which is why we've made it a come-hell-or-highwater priority this second time around. And yoga is a lot more than just becoming "limber," it builds a lot of strength and stamina, which believe me you WILL need for a vaginal birth, I'm, having a c-section, specifically why I said I need it anyway, not for the birth. especially if you're going natural, and the breathing and relaxing techniques you learn are also directly applicable to birth. Many of the poses are things that can help you feel more comfortable during labor and a lot of things we do in class focus on opening of the hips and on relieving physical strain and difficulties which are particular to being pregnant, such as sciatica pain. I had sciatica with my first pregnancy. How moly, was that ever painful. Another reason why I want to do this - I'm older, 4th time, I don't want to feel bad, especially in the hot summer months. I'll be big, that's bad enough - lol. The book Larry mantioned is also quite good, we took a one day partners workshop based on a lot of material from that book. So I definitely recommend prenatal yoga to anyone of any fitness level and any stage of pregnancy, but I do think that if you've never taken yoga before that you should be in a class with an experienced prenatal teacher, rather than home alone with a book or a tape or what have you. -Karen, mom to Henry 3 1/2 and someone due 4/24/04- |
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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
For sciatica, you want to look for something called Pidgeon Pose, and
Double Pidgeon. Not sure what the Sanscrit names for those are. Don't freak when you see Pidgeon done or in a picture, it is actually possible to do it while pg, it's not actually as pretzle-ish as it looks at first. And belive me, once you get into it, and you feel your hip releasing, you'll want to stay there all day! Good luck. -K- |
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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
Sophie wrote:
There is also a regular The Yoga Deck. Just curious if anyone has done this or any prenatal yoga. I hav the regular yoga deck; it's pretty good, if you're motivated to pull out a card and do it. I really like the book _Maternal Fitness_ by Julie Tupler. I think it's more what you're looking for. Mary S. mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months and a new wee babysprout, due October 1 |
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The book Larry mantioned is also quite good, we took a one day partners workshop based on a lot of material from that book. I should have read more before replying. I, personally, totally love the author Larry suggested, but it's a bit... what am I trying to say... new agey, I think, for Sophie. If you are into the more meditative crunchy natural sort of celebration of the beauty and holy and joyful aspect of pregnancy and birth, I am really liking "Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful" by Gurmukh. A very feel-good mystical/spiritual/religious book with lots of yoga. Mary S. mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months and a new wee babysprout, due October 1 |
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The Prenatal Yoga Deck
Sophie spake thusly
Has anyone done this, or is anyone doing it? I bought it a while back, but haven't used it yet as I was waiting till I'd done some classes with a teacher first. Doing the classes (once a week) and perhaps now should start using that deck o' cards... Sorry for jumping in without introducing myself - have been lurking for some time. 37-year-old Kiwi due 28 April with #1 and all seems to be going well so far. -- Maggie |
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"Maggie" wrote in message ... Sophie spake thusly Has anyone done this, or is anyone doing it? I bought it a while back, but haven't used it yet as I was waiting till I'd done some classes with a teacher first. Doing the classes (once a week) and perhaps now should start using that deck o' cards... Sorry for jumping in without introducing myself - have been lurking for some time. 37-year-old Kiwi due 28 April with #1 and all seems to be going well so far. -- Maggie Nice to *meet* you. Thanks for replying. One of my best friends is a Kiwi (here in the States) from Hamilton |
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"Mary S." wrote in message ... Sophie wrote: There is also a regular The Yoga Deck. Just curious if anyone has done this or any prenatal yoga. I hav the regular yoga deck; it's pretty good, if you're motivated to pull out a card and do it. I really like the book _Maternal Fitness_ by Julie Tupler. I think it's more what you're looking for. Mary S. mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months and a new wee babysprout, due October 1 Yeah I want it for stretching, etc....not really for meditating. Hardly my thing - lol. |
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