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138: Yoga During Pregnancy: Community Conversations with Allie Geer
Today’s episode dives into the vital topic of yoga during pregnancy and beyond. Host Rachel connects with Allie Geer – a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist whose specialties include pre- and post-natal yoga.
In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to create space for both mother and baby in yoga classes plus the impact of changes in circulation, centre of gravity, and soft tissue laxity.
Listen in to learn what to keep in mind when practicing yoga during and after pregnancy, the vital importance of community, and how teachers can help pregnant and postpartum students feel welcome and supported in class.
“With prenatal we are opening and creating space for labor and delivery; for postpartum we are closing in the space with things that are going to bring us back to our midline.” – Allie Geer
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“Yoga is not just for the mom; you are practicing for the baby, too.” – Allie Geer
Show Notes:
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Practicing group yoga classes while pregnant [3:50]
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A key question: is this creating space for me and baby? [5:22]
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How to recruit extra support from props, walls or teacher [6:47]
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Heated & fast-moving flows [8:25]
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Centre of gravity changes and standing balance [10:45]
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Relaxin and increased ligamentous flexibility [11:27]
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Lying on your back; implications for the vena cava [16:01]
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The importance of community [21:06]
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Breath work, bandhas and upper body strength [24:51]
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Yoga postpartum [29:56]
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Planning a dedicated postpartum class [34:42]
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Practicing group classes postpartum [40:04]
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Working with diastasis recti; favorite deep core practices [42:17]
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Final takeaways and resources [47:30]
Links Mentioned:
- Watch this episode on YouTube
- Prenatal Myofascial Release Online Course
- For relevant Yoga Medicine® Online classes, use the search categories “Prenatal” or “Postnatal”
- Connect with Allie Geer:
Instagram | Allie Geer Flow | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher
“What felt good one one day is going to feel completely different even a week later.” – Allie Geer
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I want to thank Rachel and Allie for this podcast. Like Rachel, the last time I thought about teaching a pregnant person, it was because they showed up to a public class. And then I couldn’t remember anything because the last time I reviewed information on the topic, I was in teaching training, almost ten years ago. The short list of tips to remember (and set a teacher at ease!) is perfect. Thank you so much! I really love this podcast and share it often through my network.