Pregnancy is not a time to push boundaries, but rather to lower the intensity, connect with your body and baby and relax.
Listen carefully to your body. When you're pregnant, you produce the hormone relaxin, which softens the ligaments and connective tissue around your joints to create more space for the baby and prepare for delivery. You might notice yourself becoming more flexible, making it easier to overstretch. So be mindful of what you're doing and how you're doing it!
GENERAL ADVICE
- Avoid straight abs as much as possible, the oblique abs can still be trained as long as it is possible and feels okay.
- Always do both sides with asymmetrical poses, to prevent pelvic instability.
- Keep your pelvis in a straight line as much as possible in each exercise.
- Include hip openers in your movements, as these will prepare you well for childbirth.
- Train your leg and arm muscles so that you have built up enough strength later on and you do not have to carry and compensate for your growing belly (and soon your baby) with your back.
- Most important tip: if something doesn't feel right, don't do it!
RECOMMENDATIONS 1ST TRIMESTER (0 TO 14 WEEKS)
- Give your body extra rest and relaxation.
- Yoga is something you can do at any time. Some women only rest during the first trimester, while others continue their practice (so be sure to check what suits you and what your body needs now).
ADVICES 2ND AND 3RD TRIMESTER (14 TO 42 WEEKS)
- Open turns are possible as long as there is enough room for the abdomen, but not too deep.
- Stop exercising on your stomach as soon as it starts to feel uncomfortable.
- No deep backbends, jumping, or skipping. And pay attention to your pelvic muscles; they shouldn't be too tight or too loose. Finding the right balance can sometimes be a challenge.
WHAT LESSONS CAN I TAKE AT STUDIO VANSI?
We are a studio that is completely geared towards pregnant and recently delivered mothers. That is why you can follow any class you would like to do. However, it sometimes depends on the trimester you are in and what your practice looked like before your pregnancy. Find out what suits you by trying out different classes.
We hope this information helps you make the right choices for you during your pregnancy. If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. Team Vansi wishes you a very happy and relaxing pregnancy!
Listen carefully to your body. When you're pregnant, you produce the hormone relaxin, which softens the ligaments and connective tissue around your joints to create more space for the baby and prepare for delivery. You might notice yourself becoming more flexible, making it easier to overstretch. So be mindful of what you're doing and how you're doing it!
GENERAL ADVICE
- Avoid straight abs as much as possible, the oblique abs can still be trained as long as it is possible and feels okay.
- Always do both sides with asymmetrical poses, to prevent pelvic instability.
- Keep your pelvis in a straight line as much as possible in each exercise.
- Include hip openers in your movements, as these will prepare you well for childbirth.
- Train your leg and arm muscles so that you have built up enough strength later on and you do not have to carry and compensate for your growing belly (and soon your baby) with your back.
- Most important tip: if something doesn't feel right, don't do it!
RECOMMENDATIONS 1ST TRIMESTER (0 TO 14 WEEKS)
- Give your body extra rest and relaxation.
- Yoga is something you can do at any time. Some women only rest during the first trimester, while others continue their practice (so be sure to check what suits you and what your body needs now).
ADVICES 2ND AND 3RD TRIMESTER (14 TO 42 WEEKS)
- Open turns are possible as long as there is enough room for the abdomen, but not too deep.
- Stop exercising on your stomach as soon as it starts to feel uncomfortable.
- No deep backbends, jumping, or skipping. And pay attention to your pelvic muscles; they shouldn't be too tight or too loose. Finding the right balance can sometimes be a challenge.
WHAT LESSONS CAN I TAKE AT STUDIO VANSI?
We are a studio that is completely geared towards pregnant and recently delivered mothers. That is why you can follow any class you would like to do. However, it sometimes depends on the trimester you are in and what your practice looked like before your pregnancy. Find out what suits you by trying out different classes.
We hope this information helps you make the right choices for you during your pregnancy. If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. Team Vansi wishes you a very happy and relaxing pregnancy!
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