In-Person Prenatal Yoga Classes in Louisville, KY and Why You Should Take Them
by Helene Trager-Kusman, mom and E-RYT 200
5 Reasons to Take an In-Person Prenatal Yoga Class while Pregnant
Are you pregnant and thinking about starting or maintaining your yoga practice? Here are 5 reasons to take in-person classes over or in addition to any online or home practicing you may do.
1.Class is tailored to your mental and physical pregnancy needs
Have you ever found yourself googling prenatal youtube classes only to continue finding the wrong trimester, format or level of intensity you’re in the mood for that day? With an in-person studio class, the instructor tailors the experience to exactly where you’re at and how you’re feeling. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gotten out without nausea or the final countdown to baby, expect a class that will meet you exactly where you are that day.
2. It’s more than a studio, it’s a built-in support system
Imagine a room full of potential BFFS for not just you, but also your babe! That’s right—the studio is where you’ll connect with people who will be your 4am text buddies and stroller-walk partners-in-crime. Pregnancy and postpartum can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Having a community of people who understand the challenges you’re experiencing is a game changer. Expect an instructor who isn’t just an expert on yoga, but also on pregnancy, birth and all things fourth trimester.
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3. You'll finally get relief for even the weirdest symptoms
Pelvic floor discomfort? Varicose veins? There is nothing that your instructor hasn’t seen before. If you feel comfortable sharing your current symptoms, the teacher will help give you some ideas for both on and off of your mat to find some relief. Unlike in a recorded digital class, you’ll receive live in the moment feedback to help make the poses and experience more comfortable so that you can get all the feel-good benefits for you and baby.
4. There’s a prop for that
Blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps can help make any yoga pose more accessible and comfortable for your changing body. The yoga studio is where you can finally get that impossible area to stretch or lay on your back with all the right support. Your instructor will help you use all the props to make each prenatal yoga pose feel just right for a relaxing and beneficial experience.
5. It prepares you for birth
This class is for you whether you’ve signed up for every childbirth class under the sun or haven't even cracked open a birth book. You’ll learn and experience invaluable tools for any kind of birth by tuning into your body’s needs, building physical strength and endurance, connecting with your baby and trusting your intuition. Through poses, breathwork, meditations and mantras, you’ll have a variety of strategies to revisit during even the most challenging parts of your pregnancy, birth and even postpartum.
Looking for an in-person prenatal yoga class in Louisville? Take a class with a prenatal yoga expert alongside a welcoming community of other pregnant people at Yoga Baum in St. Matthews. Sign up now!