{"heading":"FAQ","id":943916,"theme":{"name":"none","colors":{"background":"#ffffff","button":"#d3c2e9","buttonText":"#ffffff","heading":"#36434d","text":"#5e6971"}},"button":{"text":null,"url":null},"visible":true,"questions":{"81333":{"id":81333,"answer":"

Generally, pregnancy yoga is gentle and safe. However please do consult with your healthcare provider if you have any particular concerns about your pregnancy.

","question":"Do I need to get clearance from my healthcare provider before starting this course?","position":1,"abbreviation":"Q"},"81334":{"id":81334,"answer":"

You'll need:

Comfortable clothes - something tight and stretchy OR something loose
A yoga mat
*Blocks - but you can improvise with cushions/books
*Bolster - but you can improvise with a pile of towels rolled up tightly, or instead sit on a cushion
*Pen and paper/notebook for working on your journal in between classes

* Not essential

","question":"What equipment will I need for the course?","position":2,"abbreviation":"Q"},"81335":{"id":81335,"answer":"

The course is suitable from the first trimester, and we do have women who start then. However we also have women who decide to wait until 12 weeks due to the higher risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. The women who choose to start in the first trimester say they just feel better if they do some light exercise. On the spectrum of risks, doing a pregnancy-safe yoga class is fairly low-risk, but it is really up to you as to how you feel about it. If you do decide to wait until the second trimester, it's better to start as early as possible so you can become familiar with the poses before your bump starts to get in the way!

","question":"I'm in my First Trimester (0-12 weeks)....is it safe for me to start?","position":3,"abbreviation":"Q"},"81336":{"id":81336,"answer":"

Better late than never!! Most women continue with their yoga practice right up until they give birth. They find it helps to get them into the right mindset for giving birth, as well as keeping them physically strong and active.

","question":"I'm in my Third Trimester....is it too late for me to start?","position":4,"abbreviation":"Q"},"81337":{"id":81337,"answer":"

It is always best to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new form of exercise. If you have pelvic girdle pain we recommend you visit your physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath before commencing this course as some of the poses may aggravate your condition.

","question":"I have Pelvic Girdle Pain - is the course suitable for me?","position":5,"abbreviation":"Q"}}}