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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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