I had a friend who did first and second series while
she carried twins! She did nearly a full practice for
six months, of course gradually eliminating backbends
on the belly (salabasana, bekasana, danurasana)and
taking it easy on the twists. After six months or so
she began to modify more, using her intuition as her
energy level waxed and waned. She amazed us all and
gave birth naturally to two healthy boys. Of course
every woman is different and one should always
exercise caution.........You may have no desire to
push yourself that hard and let that be absolutely
respected Savasana should be done lying on the
side.........
--- laurelc68 <cutterlm@...> wrote:
> --- In ashtangayoga (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com, "hkennefick"
> <hkennefick@y...>
> wrote:
> > I have had a 6 day a week practice for the last
> few years and am
> > wondering how I will have to alter my practice
> when I become
> > pregnant. Anyone have experience with this? I
> understand that
> there
> > are natural limitations and to stay away from deep
> twists but that
> is
> > all I know. Anyone recommend any good books?
> > Thanks?
>
> I don't know of any books, but I can recommend a
> good video. Mimi
> Loureiro of O2 yoga in New Hampshire put out a
> pregnancy ashtanga
> video recently. The video was filmed when she was
> something like
> eight months pregnant! I took many classes with Mimi
> when I lived in
> New Hampshire. Not only is she a warm and wonderful
> teacher, but she
> has a beautiful practice. You can get the video on
> the O2 website
> www.o2yoga.com
>
> I have also seen it for sale on the
> www.yogavermont.com website.
>
> hope this helps, and wishing you a happy and healthy
> pregnancy.
>
>
>


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