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prenatal yoga classes?

softbgirlev02softbgirlev02
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I think im going to sign up for the exercise, the breathing techniques that are offered, and to meet other soon-to-be-moms......but i thought id ask if anyone has participated and what you thought them? I have never been to any yoga class before.
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Re: prenatal yoga classes?

  • kassannkassann
    I can't afford the classes around here so I got a dvd for christmas. I love it. It's the only thing that's helped my back and hip pain. Do it!
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  • JCM052707JCM052707
    I've been to lots of yoga classes, but no prenatal ones. None of the places I like offer that, so I've just been doing it at home now w/ dvds, but I'd definitely recommend it, esp if you're a beginner...being in a class w/ a teacher to help you do things right is crucial. Yoga is great and has SO many benefits!
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  • softbgirlev02softbgirlev02
    thanks for the advise! I think the classes are $7.00 each so not too bad if i only go once week or two. :)
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  • goldielux1176goldielux1176
    I took yoga when I wasn't pregnant and loved it in class form.  Now I'm just doing the poses that I know are good for pregnancy and they have really helped me, especially the hip openers.  I would go for it!
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  • KSimone619KSimone619 member
    I do it and love it!  It's great to talk to other pregnant women, and i definitely push myself harder in a class than if I were to use a video.  I had done yoga before, but only at my gym and it wasn't very intense.  the breathing and relaxation exercises are great prep too!
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  • Mrs_mamMrs_mam

    I love my yoga class. It's hard work, but it feels so good and my back feels great for days afterward. I had bought a DVD, but it's so easy to turn off, I had to sign up for a class so I'd actually do it.

    I thought it was going to be pretty lightweight, but the instructor is a doula and has a few kids of her own so she makes us sit against the wall with blocks between our legs for a minute at a time- because she says that's how long the average contraction is. I know she's preparing us really well to get through labor though and it's fun to chat with other new moms before class begins.

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  • BeeLoveBeeLove
    I looove my class.  It's $15 or $12 for 10...I really enjoy it a lot and highly recommend it.  the breathing is great and is supposedly going to help during labor. :)
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  • summerbaby09summerbaby09
    I actually just took my first prenatal yoga class this past weekend.  We have two studios in town that offer the classes.  I have taken other types of yoga classes before, but they were much different.  I really like the prenatal class because it is a slower pace, and is very relaxing.  It mostly focuses on breathing, stretching and meditation.  I highly recommend it!
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  • **Gretchen****Gretchen**

    I start a week from tonight. I'm so excited. It's offered through my hospital. Only $10 a session.

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  • jaxgevjaxgev member
    Holy cow, my prenatal classes are $20 each.  Then again, I live in SF and everything costs an arm and a leg here.  I highly recommend the classes over the videos.  Meeting people, pushing yourself harder and no interruptions are the benefits and it's well worth it, IMO. 
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