Prenatal Yoga… What you Need To know | Prenatal Yoga in Charlotte
So what’s all the hype about prenatal yoga in Charlotte? Is it something that you should look into? I was never big into yoga pre-pregnancy, but the lure of a calming exercise that helps your mind and body while thinking about labor makes it seem like it could be a really good choice for mommas-to-be.
What are the benefits to CHarlotte Prenatal yoga classes?
Prenatal yoga can provide a lot of benefits during your pregnancy and also during your labor. I’ll list a few of the benefits that I found to prenatal yoga, and you can find additional information and resources about it here as well.
It can improve your sleep. (I don’t know about you, but I struggled once that belly got big to find comfortable positions!)
It can reduce stress and anxiety. (I’ve always looked at yoga a being calming of the mind and spirit, and that definitely can’t hurt to learn for labor!)
It can increase your strength and flexibility, which can aid in labor.
And it can decrease lower back pain, as well as nausea.
What should I expect from a CHarlotte Prenatal Yoga cLass?
You should definitely expect to sit butterfly style and say “ohm”. Nope, I’m totally just kidding about that. Prenatal classes often focus on breathing, stretching, postures and some sort of relaxation at the end of the session. You will be taught deeper breathing exercises that should be helpful during labor, and also work on stretching and strengthening your abdominal muscles. Most classes will offer appropriate blocks and accessories to make sure that your belly and baby are safely in positions that are good for the both of you!
Where can I find classes for prenatal yoga in Charlotte?
While this is not a comprehensive list… here are some local gyms and organizations that offer prenatal yoga classes!
Be Yoga Collective is in Uptown and has a lot of fantastic reviews. You can find info about their classes here.
Charlotte Yoga is near Myers Park and seems well reviewed by moms as well. You can check their schedules here.
Y2 Yoga is based in Noda but they have several locations. They even have hot yoga classes, maybe for after your little one is arrived! You can find more info on their website!
If you would like to learn even more about prenatal yoga, this website has a lot of great information. And remember to book your maternity and newborn sessions to capture those important fleeting moments! You can contact me here to find more information about getting scheduled!! And if you want to read some insider tips for what to start thinking about for your maternity photo session… check out this blog!
Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!!
