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Article: Good karma: prenatal yoga class can (usually) refresh and rejuvenate the body and mind.(First Year With Baby)
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- Muscle & Fitness/Hers
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
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THE MOMENT I LEARNED THAT I WAS PREGNANT, I became a new person--completely attuned to my physical and mental well-being. I stayed clear of potentially unhealthy substances, including aspirin, prescription allergy medication and Friday night margaritas. I tried to reduce stress in my personal and professional life, and attempted to add nothing but positive components to my diet and fitness regimen. After about three months of pregnancy, I found my most peaceful and potent prenatal program at the Inner Power Yoga studio in Calabasas, Calif.
At first, hurrying out of work to make the 5:45 class created exactly the kind of stress and strain I was trying to avoid. But ...