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Raleigh Prenatal Yoga for a Gentle Workout During Pregnancy

Throughout pregnancy, one thing you’ll hear over and over is how important it is to remain active. And while it is incredibly helpful, it can be hard to exercise when even googling best workouts for pregnancy is enough to make you need a nap. Your body is changing and transforming, and it takes a huge toll on your energy. This is why prenatal yoga is so amazing! Not only is yoga one of the best workouts in general, but prenatal yoga is designed to be restorative. It targets overworked muscles while also preparing your body for labor by building up flexibility. If you’ve been wanting to incorporate yoga into your routine, I’d love to tell you about the best Raleigh prenatal yoga studios. 

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Three Raleigh Prenatal Yoga Studios To Stretch Your Changing Body

Bliss Body Yoga 

At Bliss Body Yoga, the teachers believe that yoga is for every body. Their studio contains over 1,200 square feet of space for your practice. The teachers are all certified and are devoted to creating a judgment-free space. While the gentle classes are fantastic for every yogi, the Raleigh studio does have designated prenatal yoga courses. These classes are designed to increase circulation, target tired muscles, and increase flexibility. The studio also has Baby and Me classes where you can bring your newborn following delivery. These courses are a terrific way to get moving while bonding with your little one!

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Carolina Birth And Wellness

Carolina Birth and Wellness is a center devoted to making pregnancy more manageable. From their childbirth classes to their life-changing doulas, they have everything you need to feel equipped for labor. The Raleigh center also hosts regular prenatal yoga classes. The teachers are all knowledgeable about the changes facing your body at this time. They’ll walk you through gentle yet effective stretches. The center also has virtual postpartum yoga classes that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home while settling into a routine with your newborn. 

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Blue Point Yoga

Blue Point Yoga is a studio that understands that our bodies are constantly transforming, pregnant or not. They have specific classes designed to be therapeutic for life’s changes. Their prenatal yoga courses are led by certified Raleigh teachers passionate about keeping your health at its best. The classes will not just help your body as you move through trimesters but will also connect you with other parents in the area. The classes do not require any experience and will walk you through the stretches so you can have a safe and rewarding practice.

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Raleigh Prenatal Yoga

Exercising during pregnancy can be difficult, but prenatal yoga will leave you feeling relaxed and restored. With any of these great Raleigh prenatal yoga studios, you’ll have a safe place to get in a fantastic stretch! 

Pregnant woman in ruffly pink dress poses for maternity photos at Christy Johnson Photography studio

As a motherhood photographer, I love getting to be there for my clients, whether I’m providing recommendations such as these studios or taking pictures I know you’ll treasure for years to come! I’m a mom myself and understand how important it is to capture these seemingly little moments. If you’ve been looking at getting newborn pictures taken once your little one arrives, I would love to connect! Contact me today to find out more.

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