Yoga Mama: The Practitioner's Guide to Prenatal Yoga Paperback – Illustrated, March 8, 2016

This is my first pregnancy, and I've gotten mixed messages on yoga in the first trimester. Some say, do what you've always done and others recommend skipping the twists and inversions. Yoga Mama's book is very insightful and contains a lot of personal stories, which I found to be very helpful. I'm totally clueless (which I'm sure a lot of us have felt), but this book made me realize a lot of the things going on were totally normal. I've only read through the first trimester at this point, but plan to use this book throughout my pregnancy. In addition to the texts, it contains sequences for each trimester complete with photos. I'd say this book is more for the already-seasoned yogi that got pregnant, over the pregnant lady that wants to take up yoga for the first time. The reason I say that is it makes a lot of references to yogic texts and other aspects of yoga outside of the asanas (postures). It's answered a ton of questions about which poses I can do, and which ones maybe to leave out, and has also given me the "OK" to skip yoga on days I am not feeling well or am tired. As someone who practices daily, I really need to find that permission to allow myself to rest when I need it most.

This is a great book, whether you have an at home practice, or you're a teacher. I'm a little bit of both, and am currently expecting - whish led me to purchase this in the first place. They have packed so much information, real life experience and actual sequences into this book. No matter where you are on your journey, this will give you nuggets to incorporate to improve your practice, experience and journey. I'll be using this long after baby is here, for personal and professional guidance.

i'm a yoga practitioner and teacher, but i didn't have experience with prenatal yoga until i became pregnant. i continued practicing through my first trimester, but as my belly grew in my second trimester, i realized i needed some help from professionals. this is a great guide with really useful sequences and i'm especially valuing the chapter on pelvic floor exercises. enjoy!

As one who has a regular vinyasa practice and has been educated in yoga philosophy, this book is exactly what I was looking for. Other books I looked at delved more into prenatal yoga specifically and for those who want a gentle practice. I, on the other hand, plan on doing more active vinyasa flow classes as long as I can because I rely on it for my main form of exercise. This book was helpful in learning a few modifications as my belly grows. I also love the sections that incorporate yoga philosophy in encouraging you to connect with your body and do what feels right, including continuing my usual yoga practice.

A good staple for your yoga bookshelf

As a yoga therapist specializing in perinatal health I LOVE this book. It’s a great reference resource and also easy to read for non-Yogi’s too

Really helpful for a new practitioner or the experienced yoga. Very informative about all aspects of pregnancy and the changes and emotions that go along with it!

There are shoulder stands, supine (lying on the back) positions and inversions in this book. All big no-nos for pregnant moms. During pregnancy women have a considerable larger supply of blood coursing through the body, extra weight and issues with acid reflux. Going upside down and then coming up can cause dizziness and indigestion. This is not what I expected at all. I teach pre-natal yoga and focus on safety first. This is another prenatal yoga book that is better for women who are not pregnant. This was not value added for me at all.