Pilates Anytime | Workshop - Prenatal & Postnatal Series - Leah Stewart

Prenatal & Postnatal Series | Leah Stewart

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Leah Stewart | August 21, 2011 | 3 hrs (4 Chapters)

Prenatal & Postnatal Series

It is not advised that you begin a Pilates program or any form of exercise for the first time after becoming pregnant.

BASI Pilates® faculty member, Leah Stewart joins Pilates Anytime to teach a series of prenatal classes throughout her pregnancy. Enjoy the creativity that Leah brings to class as she modifies traditional exercises to suit the different trimesters of pregnancy. This 4 part prenatal series allows you to continue your Pilates practice as you advance in your pregnancy while recognizing and addressing the myriad of changes you are going through. If you are in your first trimester, we recommend starting with class number one. If you are in your 3rd trimester please begin at class number 2. Always listen to your body while participating in class. Should you feel dizzy or uncomfortable, stop exercising and consult help right away. (Filmed July 10, 2010)

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		Erin Mohr This is great, thank you so much, Leah! I just got a request for working with a new client who is 34 weeks pregnant. She has done Pilates in the past, but never with me. This is so helpful to give me ideas on how to work with her. 8 mos ago	Like

		CJ thanks , it is free for members, Ihave some friends who are having babies, so I decided to have them over and watch this programe, you always give a great class, good luck and all the best for a safe delivery. god bless. blanche. 8 mos ago	Like

		Leah Stewart Erin and CJ, I'm so glad that you have found these classes to be helpful with your pregnant clients and friends. Keep me posted if you have any questions. Leah 5 mos ago	Like

		Bunny H Hey Leah, Thank you for a great class. I am not a pregnant mommy; however i had dental surgery and your class was perfect for anyone who is unable to place there head below the heart. Perfect for me to re-establish my connection back to practice. love and lite Steven a.k.a. Bunny H 5 mos ago	Like

		Leah Stewart Bunny H, I am so glad to hear that this series of classes were able to help you reconnect with your body and practice after your dental surgery. Take care, Leah 4 mos ago	Like

		Gina Leah, I love your prenatal series. I have a client who is 12 weeks pregnant and is more interested in doing reformer work not so much mat. Do you have any suggestions on safe series she could perform, other than what you demonstrated in your 1 prenatal reformer class on this site? I would appreciate it! 4 mos ago	Like

		Leah Stewart Hi Gina, Thank you so much! I know it's a bummer that I only have one prenatal Reformer class on the site. Here are a couple of ideas: 1. Use my stability ball and thera-band classes and adapt some of those exercises to either the Reformer or on the Cadillac. 2. Use the Reformer class as a launching pad for other ideas. In the class, show the ranges of motion that are safe and effective for pregnant women, perhaps you can think of other exercises that are similar in range of motion and movement and use those to create other sessions for your client. If you have specific questions to specific exercises, please let me know and I will help you the best I can. Take care, Leah 4 mos ago	Like

		Gina Great advice, Leah! Thanks for your response. -Gina 4 mos ago	Like