tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post4761833482249593960..comments2023-08-04T07:13:23.815-07:00Comments on Beth Morey, Writer + Artist: Yoga's the ThingBeth Moreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17507326859684820743noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-40792345187376818252011-07-11T07:52:40.000-07:002011-07-11T07:52:40.000-07:00[...] that working out at any time after six thirt...[...] that working out at any time after six thirty in the morning is a very sweaty affair — even yoga! Normally I would try to ignore my need for the gym, especially since this past March we invested [...]This is Why He’s the Best Husband Ever | Life After Eating Disorderhttp://www.bethmorey.com/2011/this-is-why-hes-the-best-husband-evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-16861470200035752612011-07-07T12:00:21.000-07:002011-07-07T12:00:21.000-07:00[...] Beautiful Bloggery ← Yoga’s the Thin...[...] Beautiful Bloggery ← Yoga’s the Thing [...]I’m So Tired! Or, a Small Rant + New Artwork | Messy Vibrant Lovely Lifehttp://www.bethmorey.com/2011/im-so-tired-or-a-small-rant-new-artworknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-60927452788917934072011-07-06T17:58:13.000-07:002011-07-06T17:58:13.000-07:00Yes, word on the street is that yoga is it. So hap...Yes, word on the street is that yoga is it. So happy you feel comfortable with your practice once again. I promise all those squats and hip openers will do amazing things for your body over the next several months. Listen to your body. Don't push yourself and you'll be just fine. :)Heather Eats Almondhttp://www.heathereatsalmondbutter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-62245458158201820362011-07-06T14:23:41.000-07:002011-07-06T14:23:41.000-07:00I'm not a mom or a doctor, but I am training t...I'm not a mom or a doctor, but I am training to be a yoga teacher. When we discuss pregnant students in our classes, our teachers tell us the general rule is "make room for the baby." So, as the belly grows, we would be avoiding deep forward bends and twists, and I would probably also avoid any intense abdominal work. Yoga also advises women to avoid inversions while on their period. I have broken that rule in the past with no real ill affects, but I would not have a pregnant woman do the major inversions (headstand or shoulder stand) in my class. And finally, there is the issue of joints opening up and softening that you mentioned. Since much of yoga involves stretching and extending, I would just be extra careful not to over-extend your joints. Hyper-flexible people who have naturally loose joints often don't get the desired effects in their muscles because they hyper-extend their joints instead. This may not seem to hurt at the time, but it's bad for the joints in the long run. So if you're doing yoga while pregnant, it's best to be aware of your natural range of motion and avoid pushing your joints beyond that. I hope that makes sense. Feel free to email me if you want to talk more. I found your blog via Goddess Guidebooks. :-DMaryhttp://notanactivist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-2562341304520831272011-07-06T11:00:46.000-07:002011-07-06T11:00:46.000-07:00That's so exciting -- both the new preggo prog...That's so exciting -- both the new preggo program and your little bean! Congrats!! And thank you for the offer of help...no doubt I'll be tweeting you at some point! :)Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-52308350450053867352011-07-07T08:49:54.000-07:002011-07-07T08:49:54.000-07:00Beth, congrats on your pregnancy! I totally didn&...Beth, congrats on your pregnancy!<br> <br><br> <br>I totally didn't realize until I just read this :) So excited for you!!Rachel (Alive in thehttp://www.aliveinthefire.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-78980619460188064542011-07-07T11:34:36.001-07:002011-07-07T11:34:36.001-07:00Thanks! :)Thanks! :)Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-70020099188118486372011-07-07T11:34:36.000-07:002011-07-07T11:34:36.000-07:00Thank you for the tips, Mary -- all very wise! :DThank you for the tips, Mary -- all very wise! :DBethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095265928930417153.post-3176877883226471202011-07-06T09:36:33.000-07:002011-07-06T09:36:33.000-07:00Sweet!!! You know, trusting your own body is THE ...Sweet!!!<br> <br><br> <br>You know, trusting your own body is THE most important thing. Part of delving into your growing a human being is being able to soften and truly trust the power that you already posses. You will be bombarded by fear from every which way. Seriously. Someone will offer some new possible horrible problem that you now NEED to worry about. *sigh* Staying centered and steady will be the most powerful superpower you need to develop :) <br> <br><br> <br>I'm glad you will be continuing with your yoga practice :) I hope to offer at least another little something something for pregnant yogis here soon, but I'm actually co-creating with another incredible teacher a pregnancy program and tons of classes that will be available.....although I'm not sure how soon :) They will be available at <a href="http://mayoga.com" rel="nofollow">http://mayoga.com</a>. I haven't shared too much but I'm currently 27 weeks preggers and have been doing a ton of video shooting :) Refining my skills both as a pregnant yogi and as a prenatal teacher, so if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask!<br> <br><br> <br>Thanks for the mention!Elsie Escobarhttp://elsiesyogakula.comnoreply@blogger.com