Safety · by trimester
Safe prenatal yoga: what the guidelines actually say
Official guidance is consistent on a few key points, and they shape how every class here is structured.
- The NHS's general rule of thumb is the "talk test": you should be able to hold a conversation while exercising. If you become breathless talking, you're working too hard.
- Avoid lying flat on your back for long periods, particularly after 16 weeks — the weight of the uterus can press on the vein returning blood to your heart and make you feel faint.
- Avoid strenuous exercise in hot conditions (this is why hot yoga is not part of any program here), and stay hydrated.
- Fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness or contractions are signals to stop and, if in doubt, check with your maternity team.
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