I used to do yoga regularly before pregnancy, and I miss it. I'm in my early trimester now. Is yoga safe in early pregnancy, and are there any specific poses I should avoid?
I am also trying to conceive and often wonder about this. From what I have read, gentle yoga can actually prepare our body nicely for pregnancy. It is so gentle on the body, but I think doing it under a certified prenatal instructor is best.
My pregnancy tracker app had a daily guide that showed exactly which yoga poses are safe for week 6 or 7. I found it super helpful to log my activity and avoid any deep twisting or abdominal pressure. You can download one of those apps to track what works week-by-week!
Honestly, don't stress too much about it! Gentle yoga is totally fine but don't go trying any crazy difficult poses right now. Just listen to your body and take it easy, simple stretching is more than enough.
My MIL said not to stretch or do anything in the first trimester, but my doctor told me gentle breathing exercises are perfectly fine. So I listened to the doc and did only mild pranayama ghar pe. It really helped with my morning sickness, but please ask your doctor first.
I remember being so terrified of moving too much in my first trimester, the anxiety is so real! Looking back at my sweet baby now, I feel gentle yoga actually helped me stay calm and strong. Your body is doing something beautiful, just go slow and trust yourself.
Even if everyone says it is safe, early pregnancy is very delicate. You should absolutely check with your gynac before starting any yoga. Every pregnancy is different, so safety first.
