after more discussion with my physiotherapist, and a discussion about prenatal exercising, i signed up for prenatal yoga through trine yoga. i never thought i'd take a yoga class, but this is more about healing myself than "getting in shape".
tonight was my first 75 minute class, and i've come to the realization that i don't like to exercise. i left the class feeling sick...perhaps its because i pushed myself too hard, unsure of whether the pain was a stretching type pain, or if it was actually my sciatica screaming "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?". perhaps it was having to stretch in different positions that i'm not used to. or perhaps i just don't enjoy "exercising" in dark environments lit by candles.
on a positive note, i did benefit in one aspect...i definitely feel like my hips are a lot more relaxed and loose. that's probably a good thing for child-birth :-) the instructor, cielo, is really good. she was aware of my condition and she modified some of the moves for me, and she looks out for all the women to ensure our comfort and safety, not allowing us to move incorrectly or strain our bodies.
anyhoo, the prenatal classes last 8 weeks, so hopefully things will get better. combine that w/my physio and massage therapy, hopefully i can get my sciatica under control. and now, dinner's calling...we're having steak tonight :-)
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Yoga is really good. I certainly helps you with child birth :oD
Drugs help much better with childbirth :)
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