| Practising Yoga through pregnancy can help you to | | | | You may need to take a blanket or a cushion for |
| prepare for the challenges of pregnancy and birth. | | | | comfort to help you get into certain postures and keep |
| Pregnancy Yoga is a gentler form of Yoga you may | | | | you warm. It's a good idea to take a bottle of water |
| be used to seeing and hearing about. The positions or | | | | with you to the class in case you get thirsty. |
| postures will be adapted so they are suitable for | | | | It is best to dress in light and loose clothing that won't |
| pregnant women. | | | | restrict your movements. Wearing layers is always a |
| Your Pregnancy Yoga teacher will teach you | | | | good idea so you can take the layers off if and when |
| breathing exercises which can be extremely helpful | | | | you get too hot. You won't need to take any special |
| when you're in labour. You will also learn how to relax | | | | shoes because yoga is usually practised barefoot. |
| and deal with stress and anxiety which can be | | | | Your instructor may need you to complete a |
| common in pregnancy. | | | | pregnancy questionnaire and bring this to your first |
| What should I take to my first Pregnancy Yoga | | | | class. This will let your instructor know what stage of |
| Class? | | | | pregnancy you are at and if there are any important |
| You may need to take a mat with you but most Yoga | | | | medical issues he or she needs to be aware of. |
| Classes will provide mats that can be rented so check | | | | Is your instructor properly qualified? |
| with the organiser beforehand. | | | | Before you decide on a Pregnancy Yoga Class, it is |
| Some Yoga Classes will provide blocks which will | | | | important to check whether the instructor is properly |
| make it easier to get into certain yoga positions. Again, | | | | qualified to teach yoga to pregnant women. |
| ask the organiser to see if these are provided. | | | | |