Prior to beginning any new exercise regimen, you should consult with your physician first. By pacing yourself and setting realistic goals you can reap the benefits from yoga throughout your pregnancy. Just as in all exercise, remaining hydrated is crucial. Finally, Naomi will lead you through your prenatal yoga regimen and use the best positions possible to remain safe.

If you haven’t done yoga before, you may wonder what a prenatal yoga class looks like? Let’s take a look at this together, so you can feel comfortable at your first session with Naomi. Some of the items you will want to bring with you during your session include a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. Once you arrive and get set up, Naomi will begin with warm-up poses for you. Here are some of the key components of a prenatal yoga class:

-Breathing: Naomi will guide you on how to focus on your breathing. This will be of great assistance to you as you prepare for labor and delivery, as it will help you reduce or manage your shortness of breath and also work through the contractions during labor.

-Gentle stretching: Through gently moving your extremities through their range of motion, you are safely stretching your muscles.

-Postures: Utilization of different body positions, postures, and movements will help you reach your goals of increased strength, flexibility, and balance. Since our center of balance shifts during pregnancy, practicing postures via prenatal yoga can greatly reduce unnecessary falls.