Prenatal: Chapter 2.3 • Lunge Tutorial • Bec Conant • 10 min
Prenatal and Postnatal
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11m
An in-depth tutorial on why and how to modify the lunge (anjaneyasana) during pregnancy. Bec discusses how this posture can be helpful if done well, and the pitfalls of practicing too vigorously, especially early in pregnancy.
Suggested props: Yoga mat, Yoga blocks, Blanket
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