If you’re pregnant and you are in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters then you probably have experienced muscle tension and possibly pain into your hips and glute. Prenatal yoga is excellent for decreasing muscle pain and tension. Try this simple exercise (you can do all 3 trimesters) to open up your hips and glute. Butterfly stretch: …
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If you’re pregnant you’ve probably noticed some heartburn and indigestion…especially in the later months. I personally found that when I did yoga I didn’t experience indigestion! As your baby grows there is less room for your stomach and this can cause indigestion. Try these simple prenatal yoga exercises to create “space” for your stomach: Belly Opening Pose: Standing …
If you’re pregnant and you’re afraid to exercise….it’s not too late to get started NOW! Once you’ve spoke with your doctor and he/she has said it’s okay, you can exercise no matter how far you are in your pregnancy. The exercises I recommend the most are prenatal yoga, walking, and swimming. Remember, the sooner you …
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Here’s a simple postpartum exercise tip to tone your belly that you can do with your baby. I like to call it “Abs with a tickle”. Lay down on a mat or towel. Bend your knees and place your baby on your thighs so he’s seated facing you (I’ve found that when the baby is …
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If you want to feel good during and after your pregnancy it’s really important that you exercise consistently. I highly recommend that you added it as #1 on your “to do” list, and/or schedule it in on your calendar. The more consistent you are with exercise, the better you will look and feel. Exercise has …
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When you’re pregnant being intimate changes from trimester to trimester. For me personally, the first trimester I was tired, but my belly was small, so if I got enough rest I felt comfortable being intimate. Most moms to be agree that the second trimester is usually the best for intimacy. In this trimester pregnant women …
When you’re pregnant it’s very common to experience a range in your emotions. Sometimes you’ll feel irritated, grumpy, or even down. These feelings you’re having are normal, and can be changed with some simple exercises. Try this sequence of exercises to improve your mood. The first prenatal yoga exercise I describe will release tension in your body. In …
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“Sara, I wanted to write a quick note to let you know how much I have enjoyed going to your Yoga classes. The classes are always at the end of a long busy day for me. I enjoy them so much. I like that you ask each of your students how they are feeling and …
Debbie is amazed with how sound a sleep she has after Sara’s Yoga class Read More »
So many moms ask me if it’s truly possibly to get back the body they had prior to baby. The answer is, “yes…and it can be even better than before!” From personal experience I admit that my body has definately changed since having two children, but I think in big part it’s because of the …
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Many moms have asked me how I lost my pregnancy weight so quickly. One key was I exercised and ate healthy (well most of the time!) throughout my pregnancy. As long as you get the go ahead from your doctor, it’s very important to stay active during your pregnancy. Besides keeping your weight at good levels, exercise …
