Yoga is always something I’ve been interested in and even tried a few times but could never really get into because I felt like I wasn’t getting anything out of it. But that was me doing it alone with no professional instruction. Now that I’m in a class, with an instructor and a bunch of other preggo’s I know now that I was doing it all wrong. I expected too much from it without putting in enough effort. Taking this yoga class is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made for this pregnant body. I feel amazing afterward and sore for the couple days following. Stretch & strength, I’m getting both. And not only that, the focus on breathing which will benefit me ten fold during labor. Our instructor is also pregnant(which is fun) she is calm and funny and realistic. She is great at noticing when anyone is doing something wrong and gearing them in the right direction, she has a suggestion for an alternative move/position if what’s she’s showing us isn’t working for our specific bodies. It’s so wonderful. And I need the calm, I need to be told to relax my eyes and my neck and tongue. I am tense, I am anxious, I always have been. I need these reminders. And I need to hear that labor is going to be hard but amazing and totally doable. Women have been doing this for thousands of years with no medication and no complications. With the right frame of mind so can I. As much as it intimidates me, I’m looking forward to it also. I am preparing now so I can be the best that I can be when that time comes. Anyone thinking about taking prenatal yoga? Don’t hesitate!

I believe in myself and my body, I’ve always felt that way and our baby has been good to me so far. Coincidence?