Natal and Post-Natal Yoga

Judging from the proliferation of natal and post-natal yoga classes, this is one of the most popular exercises for pregnant women. And yoga does lend itself quite well to this special time in a woman's life - many poses are easily adaptable to your changing body, and gentle poses after childbirth can help you ease back into shape. These links are suggestions only - check with your doctor first before starting any exercise program!

	The Pregnant Yogini: One Woman's Story If you're a woman with a passion for Yoga and you get pregnant, what happens? Here's what one mom-to-be did.
	Pregnancy Yoga This page lists the benefits of practicing yoga while you are pregnant.
	Pregnancy Today's Advisory Panel Fitness consultant April Underwood explains how to approach the practice of yoga during pregnancy.
	Yoga During Pregnancy While yoga is a wonderful exercise during pregnancy, you need to take certain precautions. Take note of the list on this page.
	Yoga for New Moms A short page on the benefits and precautions concerning both prenatal and postpartum yoga.
	Antenatal Yoga Here are more precautions to keep in mind.
	Yoga Poses for Pregnancy Photographs and descriptions of gentle asanas that are appropriate for pregnant women.
	Pregnancy and Yoga This page has a pulldown list of a dozen asanas to do while pregnant. There's also a general (non-yoga based) list of precautions for mothers-to-be.
	Yoga Sets for Pregnany These four sets of yoga asanas, illustrated with drawings, were put together by Gurmukh Khalsa,Êa Kundalini yoga instructor. Khalsa has also released a prenatal and a postpartum yoga video.
	Post Natal Rehab This is a very thorough site regarding post-natal yoga. It includes tips on diet, stretching, and includes a good selection of postures.