Ep187: The Benefits of Yoga During and After Pregnancy with Lara Heimann

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’ve listened to me for a while or followed me on Instagram then you may know that I love yoga, so I’m always happy to chat about it on the podcast. Lara Heimann is a yoga instructor, physical therapist, and creator of the LYT Yoga Method. She is a mother of two and has created a special pre/post natal series on her platform to help expecting and new parents build and hold onto energy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You know how I feel about “the snapback.” That’s not what this is about. Lara’s and my discussion focuses instead on how movement and strength building can help you to have a healthier and happier pregnancy. As your belly grows you will need a stronger back to support it; as your breasts get bigger, you’ll want stronger shoulders to hold them. Connect with your body, learn to listen to it, and give it what it needs. You’re going to learn all kinds of helpful skills for wellness in this episode!</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What made Lara want to become a yoga instructor</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-H</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">ow her approach is different</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How paying attention to the way we move impacts all other areas of our lives</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why posture is so important</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How a movement practice - whether it’s yoga or not - can make you better equipped to handle pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What types of movement and poses you can do during pregnancy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How improper posture and a sedentary lifestyle can drain energy</span></p> <p> </p> <p>---</p> <p>Full website notes: <a href= "http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode187">drnicolerankins.com/episode187</a></p> <p>Check out <a title="The Birth P