I was reading that yoga can help the pressure that I am feeling in my back and hips already. I'm 3 months and this is my second but I didn't show until late with my son. I don't think that there are any classes close to me and cost is an issue so I'm looking for a dvd that other mom's have tried.
I would try Shiva Rea's Prenatal Yoga.It shows 3 women in different stages of pregnancy and is a great Yoga practice.
Hi R.,
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Yoga classes are available via Naperville Park District - next eight week session begins on April 7th - Tuesdays at 7pm, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 4:30pm...you can come one time to see a set of yoga poses and learn about yoga breathing and get feedback about your alignment and hands on mini-back and/or shoulder massage - this is something that the DVD probably won't give you completely. Both Edward Fitness Center and Rush Copley Healthplex offer prenatal yoga classes. (At RCH you can pay to drop in for the class and not necessarily pay for the membership.).
You are welcome at www.universalspirityoga.com (it shows the details and there will be a class on Easter Sunday although we don't expect alot of people then).
When I teach, I always mention mamasource, www.birthlink.net and doula contacts.
C.
prenatal yoga teacher
PS. One of my yoga students mention that she tried following prenatal yoga DVD and was happier with the opportunity to have yoga in a class and get feedback about how to release her back.
Hi R. -
I really liked the simple 30 minute Crunch Yoga Mama. You can check out clips of both Crunch and Shiva Rea at collagevideo.
http://www.collagevideo.com/exercise-videos/pregnancy-exe...
There are many more on Amazon and some with sample clips.
Good luck - I think you'll find yoga helps.
Hi R.,
I would recommend "Maternal Fitness" DVD (and book) by Julie Tupler. It not only teaches you great exercises, but how to keep your rectus abdominus from splitting more in your 2nd pregnancy, and how to bring it together even while your belly is growing! This will also help with the pressure on your hips and back because your rectus abdominus (outer abdominal muscle, a.k.a your 6-pack muscle) IS your back support. I would strongly recommend bringing this muscle back together before your belly gets big to prevent MAJOR backaches during the pregnancy, as well as other problems (like hernias).
The DVD will also help you with pregnancy posture which will help with the pressure as well.
If you want a personal training session or you want to take a class with this, I am the only one in the midwest certified to teach this. I teach at Orland Park and Homewood - through the park districts "Lose your mommy tummy" and I train at Tinley Park, and in people's homes.
Good luck!
B.
Feel free to email back!
I used Yoga M. and you can get a used copy pretty cheap on Amazon. It's pretty basic and should help you to relax and get some good stretching! Good luck!!!
Hey, R.. I enjoyed both Anna Getty's Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga DVD (though I don't get to the postnatal part nearly as often as I did the prenatal - ha!) and Shiva Rea's prenatal yoga DVD. I think both are available at Amazon. Good luck!
Here is a list I have compiled for my past prenatal clients:
Yoga www.gaiam.com
Tracey Mallett’s 3 in 1 Patented Pregnancy System www.traceymallett.com
Jennifer Gianni’s Fusion Pilates for Pregnancy www.fusionpilates.com
Leisa Hart’s FitMama Prenatal Workout www.naturaljourneys.com
15 to Fit: Prenatal Fitness Designed for the Total Body www.15tofit.com
Prenatal Yoga: A Complete Home Practice for a Healthy Mother and Baby www.prenatalyogadvd.com
YogaFit Prenatal Yoga: www.yogafit.com
Enjoy!
J. W. MPH, ACE-CPT
Master Trainer for Healthy Moms(R)Fitness
www.healthymomsfitness.com
Chicago Examiner Family Health Expert
http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Exam...
I used the Yoga journal/Lamaze "Yoga for your Pregnancy" and loved it.
It has multiple parts including, relaxation, energizing, and labor room breathing and moves. As well as a post natal workout (which I still use and my child is 2!) I loved it and gave it to all my friends.
Like the other post I used the Prenatal Yoga by Shiva Rhea, this was incredible with levele for the three trimester. I did tid from 1st month to the last day ofmy pregnancy.
I never had back pain during or after the pregnancy. Note I alos showed up very later in my pregnancy.
All the best for your second one.
V.
I used Prenatal yoga by Shiva Rea. I did yoga prior to doing this video but felt this video had different modifications for every level. It really helped me.
