Yoga Mama: The Practitioner's Guide to Prenatal Yoga

Well written book Good effort to prepare Usefu Thank you Good for expecting mothers But don't do all that they show Use your judgement

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Questo libro è bellissimo, oltre aver verificato con la mia insegnante di yoga che le posizioni consigliate fossero effettivamente efficaci e sicure, ho apprezzato tantissimo i consigli ed i racconti di cui il libro è pieno. L'autrice ti trasmette pace e sicurezza e l'ho davvero apprezzato molto.

This is my first pregnancy, and I've gotten mixed messages on yoga in the first trimester. Some say, do what you've always done and others recommend skipping the twists and inversions. Yoga Mama's book is very insightful and contains a lot of personal stories, which I found to be very helpful. I'm totally clueless (which I'm sure a lot of us have felt), but this book made me realize a lot of the things going on were totally normal. I've only read through the first trimester at this point, but plan to use this book throughout my pregnancy. In addition to the texts, it contains sequences for each trimester complete with photos. I'd say this book is more for the already-seasoned yogi that got pregnant, over the pregnant lady that wants to take up yoga for the first time. The reason I say that is it makes a lot of references to yogic texts and other aspects of yoga outside of the asanas (postures). It's answered a ton of questions about which poses I can do, and which ones maybe to leave out, and has also given me the "OK" to skip yoga on days I am not feeling well or am tired. As someone who practices daily, I really need to find that permission to allow myself to rest when I need it most.

This is a great book, whether you have an at home practice, or you're a teacher. I'm a little bit of both, and am currently expecting - whish led me to purchase this in the first place. They have packed so much information, real life experience and actual sequences into this book. No matter where you are on your journey, this will give you nuggets to incorporate to improve your practice, experience and journey. I'll be using this long after baby is here, for personal and professional guidance.

i'm a yoga practitioner and teacher, but i didn't have experience with prenatal yoga until i became pregnant. i continued practicing through my first trimester, but as my belly grew in my second trimester, i realized i needed some help from professionals. this is a great guide with really useful sequences and i'm especially valuing the chapter on pelvic floor exercises. enjoy!