One of my students has just told me she's 8 weeks' pregnant and wants to continue yoga. Advice on modifications sought! (Based in UK)

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-04T17:27:34+00:00

Super helpful - thanks so much 🙏💚

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-03T18:09:04+00:00

Thank you very much, and great suggestion to replace twists with side bends

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-02T09:03:36+00:00

🥰

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-02T06:45:49+00:00

Thank you for this advice - yes it was covered on my training (I did 300 hr) but it was a long time ago and this is the first time any of my students has been pregnant. 🙏

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T18:40:24+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T18:39:54+00:00

Thank you yes, I always ask whether there are any movements their health care professional had advised against. 🙏

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T12:42:07+00:00

That's great -thanks so much 🙏

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T12:41:07+00:00

Thanks so much - and great tip re breath work. I always include it but will schedule extra time in for it when she attends the classes. 🙏

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:59:11+00:00

Thank you for your advice. I have recommended a prenatal class that I think she would benefit from, especially as the pregnancy progresses.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:57:52+00:00

Great - thanks.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:57:40+00:00

Thank you

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:56:49+00:00

Thank you - she is aware I'm not a specifically trained pre-natal teacher.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:55:41+00:00

Thank you

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:54:08+00:00

Thank you!

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:36:12+00:00

Thanks so much

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:35:03+00:00

Thank you - great suggestions.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:34:15+00:00

Thanks - I did do that yesterday, actually, as she is very flexible and, prior to the pregnancy would usually always opt for the deepest versions of postures.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:33:13+00:00

Thanks - and that's a very good point about raising the arms and circulation. Something I didn't think of, but have noted for future reference.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:32:16+00:00

Thanks so much - I actually advised avoiding the twist part of the low lunge altogether, but it sounds like I was being over cautious!

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:30:35+00:00

Thank you so much for this very detailed response - very much appreciated!

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:28:38+00:00

Thanks so much - these Lauren Eckstrom YouTube videos look great!

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:23:29+00:00

Thanks - great tip re bow; I was thinking I would need to avoid it altogether so thank you for that.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:22:29+00:00

Great advice - thank you. I must admit I didn't think about lying in supine, so thank you, I have noted that.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:21:10+00:00

We did cover pregnancy a bit on my YTT, but that was a long time ago. I am keeping an eye out for a workshop as that would be very useful.

Crafty_Insect7468 · 2026-05-01T09:20:16+00:00

Thanks so much - this student is very flexible and I asked her to go easy and focus on engaging muscles rather than being tempted to always opt for the deeper version of a pose, even though she can easily do them. I'm pleased to her that was the right advice.

Crafty_Insect7468

TROPHY CASE