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Celeste Cusumano is the founder of Asana Soul Practice which has locations in Jersey City & Hoboken, NJ. At the time of recording this episode she was 9months pregnant with her expected due date the next day! She is the perfect person to break down yoga for pregnancy not only from her teaching experience but also actively going through it her as we spoke.
Show Notes:
07:20 – Celeste’s story to yoga and opening up Asana Soul Practice
11:15 – Yoga & Self Identity
12:45 – Benefits of yoga while pregnant
16:30 – Celeste’s personal stories and advice on yoga, meditation and breathwork during her pregnancy
20:25 - How and Why to communicate to your instructor you are pregnant
23:15 – 1st Trimester (1-13 weeks or 1-3months) – what to know, modifications, best poses, poses to avoid, breathwork, Celeste’s personal experience
30:45 – 2nd Trimester (14-26 weeks or 4-6 months) – what to know, modifications, best poses, poses to avoid, breathwork, Celeste’s personal experience
44:30 – 3rd Trimester (27-40 weeks or 7-9 months) – what to know, modifications, best poses, poses to avoid, breathwork, Celeste’s personal experience
50:30 – Specific advice on yoga for pregnancy
52:00 – Postpartum plans for Celeste
Audience Questions:
54:30 - What about styles of yoga of course prenatal but which other styles are good to practice but may be underrated when compared to the more common vinyasa practice?
58:15 – Best breathing practices during pregnancy
60:00 – Dealing with lower back pain during pregnancy
61:00 - How to do core work while pregnant?
63:44 – Celeste’s personal tips and resources for an at home practice
67:30 – What’s next for Celeste and Asana Soul Practice
**Contact Asana Soul Practice if you are interested in the Yoga for pregnancy notes**
More on Celeste Cusumano:
Website: https://www.asanasoulpractice.com/
Instagram: @asanasoulpractice
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