Welcome To The Yoga Doc | Quick Introduction
I'm Leah, the Yoga Doc. I qualified as a doctor in 2008 and currently work in the NHS specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology.
After practising yoga for almost 20 years and supporting countless women through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, I came to the realisation that I could offer a unique skillset by combining my experience in and commitment to women’s health with a passion for yoga.
I began this channel in response to requests from my students. The majority of these are 10-20 minutes and can either be practiced individually when you're short for time or between classes. Or alternatively you can link them together to design your own longer practice.
You will find the classes labelled BREATHE, EASE, FLOW & BE.
The EASE classes are designed as a warm up for some of the more active classes but are great for stand alone practices at times when you're feeling a little lower in energy and towards the end of your pregnancy.
The FLOW classes are just that, a more energetic, challenging vinyasa flow class. I would encourage you to do an ease class first, or at least find your own short warm up before launching in to one of these classes.
The BREATHE classes are a series of guided focussed breathing (or pranayama) videos, these are really great to practice throughout pregnancy and can be great for anxiety and help with sleep. Getting familiar with these techniques is a good idea, to enable you to utilise them in the early stages of labour to keep focussed and calm.
The BE classes, are great for guided meditation, when your mind's racing and can really help with mood and focus, these also include the guided savasana classes, which should ideally be practised at the end of every class.
Yoga in pregnancy offers fantastic benefits to your health and wellbeing. It can help with strength and toning and help prevent excessive weight gain in pregnancy and unlike other forms of exercise can bring positive benefits for your mental health, bringing a sense of calm and relaxation in to your day. Studies have shown practising can reduce the chance of developing raised blood pressure and having a growth restricted baby.
Group classes may advise against practice prior to 12 weeks, this is not because yoga should cause any harm to your baby, but due to the increased risk of miscarriage in the first trimester, which exists in all pregnancies. Please bear this in mind when deciding to carry out your practice.
The information and instruction provided in this video is for use as general information or for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for your regular professional antenatal care. If you are concerned about anything in your pregnancy, please contact your GP, midwife or other healthcare professional.
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