Practicing While Pregnant Policy

Yoga can be a wonderful way to stay active and relaxed during pregnancy, but safety and comfort are our top priorities.

  • Healthcare Consultation Required: All pregnant students are required to consult with their healthcare provider before practicing in the hot room. It’s essential to fully understand the potential risks, concerns, and benefits of hot yoga during pregnancy.

  • Informing Instructors: Students must inform their instructor of their pregnancy before class begins. This allows instructors to provide guidance and recommend modifications.

  • Instructor Support: While our instructors strive to offer support, they may not always be able to provide complete, tailored guidance during class. If you have specific concerns or questions, please address them with the instructor before class.

  • Modifications and Listening to Your Body: Pregnant students are required to take all suggested modifications and listen carefully to their bodies. Avoid overexertion, and know that it’s always okay to take a break or slow down as needed.

  • It is not recommended that women who have NOT been practicing Hot Yoga prior to becoming pregnant start practicing after they have become pregnant. Women practicing Hot Yoga previous to getting pregnant may continue to practice. 

  • For women starting yoga we recommend warm or room temperature classes only: VINYIN, YIN, NIDRA, and UNPLUG as well as going to classes with instructors who would be able to offer modifications. Instructors who are able to offer modifications are Jessy, Effie or Meghan.

  • Heat and circulation changes in pregnant women cause them to feel uncomfortable or dizzy in the heat. It is recommended that pregnant women practicing hot yoga stay tuned into their body, take rest throughout the class whenever they need it.

  • There is a worksheet with modification options and illustrations in the filing cabinet. We can share these with our clients (get them to take pictures) to offer some suggestions for modifications.

  • Ideally pregnant women book a private session (approximately $120-150)  to get one on one support and learn modification and about things they should not do while they are pregnant.

    We encourage pregnant students to explore gentle yoga practices and prioritize their comfort and well-being at all times. If you’re ever unsure or uncomfortable during class, rest and rejoin when ready.