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Prenatal Yoga FAQ
"Your class was one of the best things I did to prepare
for my bambina's arrival! I always felt so relaxed and rejuvenated
after yoga and slept super well on Wednesday nights. I would
totally recommend your class to any pregnant friends, and will
hopefully take it again myself!" ~
Danielle VanHorn
If you don't find the answer to you question
here, please
email or call me! I'll be happy to answer any questions that you
have.
When can I start?
Anytime you feel comfortable. All women are welcome in class, no matter
how early or how far along you are. It's never too late to start
prenatal yoga.
What if I'm nauseas?
Some women feel like prenatal yoga helps reduce
nausea. Others like to wait until their nausea has faded some. It's up
to you. In general, if you're feeling o.k., then it's fine to start
prenatal yoga.
I've never done yoga before. Is that o.k.?
Absolutely! Beginners are welcome. Pregnancy is actually a time when
many women start yoga due to being a gentle and safe exercise for
pregnancy.
How does prenatal yoga differ from a regular class?
There are certain yoga poses that you cannot do while pregnant. In a
regular class, you would either sit those poses out or be offered an
alternative pose, depending on the instructor. Sometimes that gets
tedious for a pregnant woman.
In a prenatal yoga class, we don't do any poses
that are unsafe for pregnant women and we do a lot of poses and
movement that actually aide in preparing your body for giving birth. In
our prenatal yoga classes, we also have a circle time at the beginning
and do a lot of breathing that can be used to help you during labor.
See the Benefits of Prenatal Yoga for
more about this.
Do I need my doctor's or midwife's permission?
Yes.
Please be sure to check with your doctor or midwife to make sure it's
o.k. for you to do prenatal yoga. I don't require notes :), but I
assume that you have already checked with them regarding the class.
Usually just a quick call to their office is enough to get an o.k.
What do I wear/what do I bring?
Wear something in which you are comfortable moving and stretching.
Usually a pair of leggings or shorts and a tank or snug t-shirt is
fine. It's not hard to find snug when you're pregnant, so wear those
clothes you're outgrowing to prenatal yoga  !
Please bring a sticky mat with you. You can
purchase a mat locally at places such as Target, Borders, or Whole
Foods. Ebay also has some good deals on mats.
In addition, you're welcome to bring a towel or
small throw pillow for the relaxation period.
Is it o.k. to bring water?
Yes! Please feel free to bring a water bottle into class with
you. It's important to stay hydrated during pregnancy and
especially during prenatal yoga.
What day and time does it meet?
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. in Cooper City. Please check the Prenatal Yoga Classes page to
see which class/session is open. My classes tend to fill up these days!
Can I do more than one day?
Absolutely! I would be happy to see you in class two times
a week! When you complete your registration form, just check that you
want to attend both days - it's right at the top.
How much does it cost?
Usual cost is $128 for the entire 8 weeks for one day per week.
If you're joining mid-session, you pay the cost of the remainder of the
session. Please email me or call me to calculate the cost! Occasionally I run a short session or a Special, which
then costs less. Please double-check the Classes page to make sure which
session you are signing up for and how much it costs.
Where does it meet?
The Cooper City prenatal yoga classes are at the Yoga Institute of
Broward in Cooper City, Florida. We're just west of Nob Hill on
Griffin. Directions to Prenatal Yoga.
How do I register for classes?
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If you have had more than one previous
miscarriages or are considered high risk, please call me or email me
before registering.
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Check the session start date in Prenatal
Yoga Classes and make sure it's still open (unless it says "closed"
then it's open).
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Download the form in Word or as a pdf. Or call or email me for a form.
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Please indicate on your form which day(s)
you would like to attend class.
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Mail a completed form and a check or money
order to
Elizabeth Bonet
The Yoga Institute of Broward
10400 Griffin Road, Suite 205
Cooper City, FL 33328
*Please make checks payable to Yogafairy.*
You also have the option of paying by credit card with Paypal. If you choose
this option,
you still need to either snail mail or email me a completed
registration form. If you email it to me, you can sign it the first
class.
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I will email you to confirm receipt of
your registration and your spot in the class.
The session already started. Can I still sign up?
As long as there is room in the class, you can join a session. You pay
for the remainder of the session. Sorry, no drop-ins without prior
approval.
Oh No! The class is closed! What are my options?
You
can go on the Waiting List for either class. Women give birth during
the session and when a spot opens up, I offer it first to my Waiting
List. You can also receive announcements for upcoming prenatal yoga sessions so that you
register when it first opens up.
Jiwan is the other main prenatal yoga teacher in
the area. She usually teaches in Coral Springs and Hollywood. Please
contact Jiwan
directly for information about her prenatal yoga classes.
Lisa at Yoga One runs a wonderful Sunday afternoon
prenatal yoga class in Hollywood.
Jess also teaches a prenatal yoga class in East
Ft. Lauderdale at Red Pearl Yoga. She's a wonderful
teacher who just put out a prenatal yoga DVD. Be sure to check out her
DVD, her website and her class! Click here for all
three.
Ruth Ann at our own Yoga Institute of
Broward is one of the few certified Iyengar yoga teachers in the
entire area. She's fantastic and is my personal yoga teacher! If you
are not a beginner, try one of her regular classes. She will modify
poses for you as time permits.
If you're down South Florida, go to DeAnna's
classes! She's an Anusara teacher who is incredidlbe! Her website is
Magical Heart Yoga - how could you NOT want to go to her classes :)?
There's also Debra Geymayr
who teaches in Coral Gables. She offers Prenatal & Postnatal w/baby
Yoga, Childbirth Education in HypnoBirthing, Holistic certified labor
& postpartum doula care.
Do you recommend any prenatal yoga DVDs?
Yes! Prenatal yoga DVDs or videos make it easy to practice yoga
at home or to get started if you didn't get in the class. See my Prenatal Yoga DVD reviews page for
reviews of some popular videos and DVDs.
I really want in the next session. Why don't you accept
registrations any time?
Current students always have priority in my classes. First, I have to
see how many are signing up for the next session before I see how many
spots I have open for new students. You can go on the Waiting List for
either class though. Women give birth
during the session and when a spot opens up, I offer it first to my
Waiting List. Waiting List people also have priority for the next
session.
To make sure you get in the next session, join my
Announcement List!
My due date is before the session ends. Should I sign up?
Sessions are prorated for due dates. If you want to attend and you're
due four weeks into a session, then you only pay for four weeks. After
that, you can pay class by class. You need instructor approval to do
this, so please give me a call or drop me an email prior to registering.
Do you teach Mom and Baby Yoga?
Not right now. Tami
Estepa teaches Mom and Baby in the West Broward area. Email her at
ferrelltamara@hotmail.com. Memorial West Hospital has a mom and baby
exercise class that includes some yoga. Yoga Source in Coral Springs
also offers a Mom and Baby Yoga class. Or try the Mom and Baby classes
at Yoga One in Hollywood.
I had my
baby and now want a regular class. Do you have any recommendations?
Yes! Ruth Ann Bradley is a fantastic teacher and one of the few
certified Iyengar Yoga teachers in Broward County . She teaches in
Cooper City. Check out her Iyengar Yoga
website for details about her classes!
Or go to Yoga One in East Hollywood! Visit Yoga One's website to
see their class schedule!
I have more questions.
Please feel free to call or email
me any time. Also check out The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga.
Your questions may be answered there.
Back to Prenatal Yoga Classes
ph: 954.533.4000
elizabeth@yogafairy.com
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