If you are expecting you might be wondering how you should be exercising with your new body. The American Pregnancy Association recommends exercising 30 minutes on most days. If you are having a pregnancy without complications your doctor might not provide much guidance on how to exercise or what exercise is appropriate for you. As a certified Pre/Postnatal Pilates Instructor who had Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy I have several tips on prenatal exercise. If you are ha

Your first 3 months postpartum are for recovering and bonding with your new baby. It is a common rule of thumb that mamas should wait 6 or 8 weeks after birth to start exercising again. You might be eager to get back into your exercise routine but those activities might not be appropriate for your newly postpartum body. It is crucial that we are gentle with our bodies at this time and slowly reintroduce exercise. Here are 3 gentle exercises for newly postpartum women. Follow

From learning to create a deeper connection to your baby, to gaining some relief from back pain and headaches, there are many reasons to join a prenatal yoga series or class. Here are a few things to consider if you are still on the fence about how it might be able to help you: 1. Community - One of the most important aspects you may find when you join a prenatal yoga class at a local gym or studio is the exposure to the others who are going through the same thing. Often, pr

The New Year is a big time where a lot of us start over, set goals and integrate new habits into our lifestyles. It’s also a time to relax from the hustle and the bustle of the previous busy year and from many holiday parties. Here are a few prenatal-approved poses that are great for restoration and for creating more energy: Meditation and centering: I always like to start off class with a centering meditation, which is designed to connect mama with baby, right from the start