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Any pregnant ladies coming to the class?
Last Post 14 Feb 2008 01:36 PM by Barbara Altshuler. 3 Replies.
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Kavitha VictorSend Private Message
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24 Jan 2008 06:16 PM  

I am expecting and I am wanting to know if the poses are altered that suits expectants..

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12 Feb 2008 02:11 PM  

Pre- Natal Fire Series
 
 
 
 
 
 
Breathing: Pranayama - Same
 
 
 
 
 
Separate Leg Half Moon: Same
 
 
 
 
 
Separate Leg Forehead to Knee:Hero 1: Virabhadrasana I with one arm extended.
Half Moon - Separate feet hip distance as pregnancy progresses
 
 
Back Bend - Separate feet hip distance, lengthen tailbone, lift chest & arms up and back.
Standing Head to Feet: Separate feet wide enough for stomach to fit between the thighs,
 
 
bend the knees and grab opposite elbows.
 
 
 
Awkward Series: Same - Focus on Moola Bandha
 
 
 
 
Standing Strong Wind Relieving: Strong Captain Morgan
 
 
 
Standing Forehead to Knee: Strong Captain Morgan
 
 
 
Eagle: Strong Eagle
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standing Bow - Same - Use the wall for balance
 
 
 
 
Balancing Stick - Same - Bend Standing Leg slightly.
 
 
 
Triangle - Same - Rest the elbow on the knee.
 
 
 
 
Separate Leg Stretching 1 & 2 - Same - Bend the knees whilst moving forward.
 
Separate Leg Forehead to Knee:Hero 1: Virabhadrasana I with one arm extended.
Tree - Standing Strong Figure Four
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As Pregnancy Progresses
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savasana - Lay on your side in foetal position use extra towel for added support.
Leg Lifts - Cat Pose - Leg starts at hip level raise the leg up and back, keep hips level.
Tibetan Leg Lifts - Cat Leg starts at hip level, lift on a 45 deg angle to the side,
 
 
 
raise the leg up and down to hip level.
 
 
 
Bridge - Same
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wind Relieving - Happy Baby Pose - Separate the knees, grab the shins or the feet,
 
 
heels are above the knees.
 
 
 
 
Spine Twist - Bend up both knees and roll to one side, keep the knees in the same line,
 
one hand on the belly & stretch the opposite arm away from the body.
 
Seated Forward Bend - Foetal position and press up.
 
 
 
Tibetan Table - Slow movements, normal breathing, don't exhale hard, gently.
 
Cobra - Plank Pose on the knees, Hands wide apart.
 
 
 
During spine strengthening series, you may rest in childs pose in between postures.
Locust - Extended Cat Stretch, On all fours extend one arm forward and the oppostie arm back.
Full Locust - Strong Fire Hydrant
 
 
 
 
 
Floor Bow - Cat Bow - On all fours, Grab opposite hand to foot and kick up into bow.
Pigeon - 90/90
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dolphin - Same - Come onto the knees if need to, Strong Half Down Dog
 
Cat - Same
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Childs Pose - Separate the knees
 
 
 
 
 
Reclining Hero - Stay on the hands or Elbows, arch back and let the head relax back
Cow Face - Same - Sit cross legged or stetch one leg out if needed,
 
 
Intense West Stretch Pose - Separate the legs belly between the thighs, lean forward
Separate Leg Stretching - Side Stretch, hand on the shin, opposite arm stretching up and over.
Camel - Same - Hips stay in line with the knees.