Yoga during pregnancy

Is yoga safe during pregnancy? Many people find gentle prenatal yoga helpful, but every pregnancy is different. Check with your doctor or midwife before you start, and choose classes designed for pregnancy. Avoid overheating, deep twists and lying flat on your back for long.

Helpful tips

Ask your care provider before starting or changing exercise.
Choose prenatal-specific classes and teachers.
Skip hot yoga and anything that feels uncomfortable.

Start with these free videos

10 minute PRENATAL YOGA for Beginners (Safe for ALL Trimesters)SarahBethYoga · 11 min

15-Minute Pregnancy Yoga | First, Second & Third Trimester Prenatal YogaPregnancy and Postpartum TV · 15 min

Prenatal Yoga | 22-Minute Home Yoga PracticeYoga With Adriene · 22 min

When to get medical advice. Stop and call your provider if you have pain, bleeding, dizziness, shortness of breath or anything that worries you. Yoga on yoga.org is education and not medical advice.

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