Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
Mamas first off congratulations! I am so beyond excited for you to grow your family and enter the world of motherhood OR add another bundle of joy to your gang. Moving your body through pregnancy (with the consent of your physician) can be so beneficial for your body, energy, strength and confidence, to help you bring a little time for yourself. The benefits of movement are endless: improves posture, decreases common discomforts (backaches/fatigue), stress relief, reduces the risk of pregnancy complications, lowers blood pressure, relieves constipation, improves sleep, boosts mood, builds stamina for labor and delivery, and helps speed up recovery post delivery.
Movement for me during my pregnancy made me feel so strong, empowered and gave me my sense of self that I was still able to do something for me. My last BT Method workout was the night before I delivered at 41 weeks (the running joke was that I would delivery the baby in second position (deep open turned out) pulses), but I felt so good doing it! Honestly you are able to any of the BT Method workouts in this library, as all of the workouts are low impact, no jumping movements. The only thing you would have to modify is the core section by either completing the workout standing lifting your knees or by placing a ball behind your lower back.
BUT, I have cultivated this Pre/Post Natal category within the Online Studio for all my mamas to have a place to come to, to find workouts more geared to their growing bumps with minimal modifications required. These workouts are low impact, gentle, simplistic, yet super effective and engaging in building strength throughout your entire body, improving your endurance and releasing all those good endorphins! I hope you enjoy these movements, but also note, you are able to do other workouts in the studio, with the modification of the core section.
REMEMBER MAMAS, always listen to your body. Here are a few tips to help modify or adjust any workout:
- During any workout, you have the option to remove all props and complete the workout with just you and your body (the workout is just as effective)
- At any point slow the workout down, completing every other count of exercise.
- Pause the workout and take breaks!
- Come to stretching anytime you need to relieve your muscles.
- Core Workouts: Place ball behind lower back or come to stand.
- During any planking section, drop down to your knees to complete the exercise.
- During thigh workouts, option to place a pillow in between your thighs for additional support.
- Drink lots of water and stay hydrated!
- Have fun and be proud of your body, the movement you are giving it, the energy you are fuelling it and the life you are creating!
LOVE YOU MAMAS, we gotta stick together! Enjoy your journey, be kind to yourself and happy moving! xo
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29 Minute Starter Chair Stretch and Barre
Join me in a beautiful, calming, full body Starter Series that aims to pull you away to escape your busy day and create energy for your entire being. This 29 Minute Starter Chair Stretch and Barre is an amazing movement that begins with a chair stretch to awaken the body, then works to target con...
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30 Minute Intro to Movement, Starter Series, No Equipment Barre Workout
This 30 Minute Starter Series workout is the perfect beginner class to help bring you back to your practice. This is a great place to start if you are looking to find your movement again, a workout suitable for pre/post natal (with the go ahead from your medical professional), or if you are wanti...
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30 Minute Starter Standing Barre
Whether you are BRAND NEW to the BT Method, existing member coming back to the basics, looking for a prenatal/postnatal workout or someone recovering from an injury, this movement is for you!
Work to sculpt the entire body with this low impact, controlled, 30 Minute Starter Series Workout. This...
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30 Minute Standing Basic Barre Workout
Join me in an amazing beginner, control focused, 30 Minute Standing Barre Workout, which is a fantastic practice for those expecting and postpartum mamas, beginners to the BT Method or anyone looking for a full body barre standing movement. Have so much fun with this practice and embrace how much...
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32 Minute Full Body Pre/Post Friendly Basic Barre
This practice is simply beautiful!
Join me in a full body 32 Minute Basic Barre that was created for you to find movement no matter where you are in your life or in your journey. This amazing workout is a fantastic way to create strength and muscle endurance throughout your whole body, through s...
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36 Minute Basic Barre
Ahhhh who doesn't love a good Basic Barre workout! This no equipment workout is just over 30 minutes, so it is easy to fit this into any kind of day. Feel the sculpting, elongating effects and this movement brings to your entire body and feel completely rejuvenated afterwards. This movement is ma...
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40 Minute Sculpted Standing Basic Barre
Join me in a 40 Minute, full body, standing, Sculpted Basic Barre practice that works to strengthen the body, build muscle tone and improve overall stability. This low impact, controlled, no equipment workout is incredible place to come to if you are just starting out your fitness journey or if y...
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54 Minute Low Impact, No Equipment Basic Barre
If you are new to barre or looking for an more traditional full body workout, then this one is for you! This 54-minute low impact workout will take you through the basics, help you build confidence within the movements, work to develop long lean muscles, all while giving you that deep rooted clas...
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60 Minute No Equipment, Low Impact, Full Body Basic Barre
If you are new to barre or looking for an introductory full body workout, there is no better place to start. This 60-minute low impact class will take you through the barre basics, build confidence within the movements, help to develop long lean muscles, all while giving you that classic barre bu...
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60 Minute No Barre/Prop Barre X
We don't need a barre or props to get the deepest of burns! Join me here, for the perfect full body Barre X workout that requires JUST YOU (meaning it is the easiest intense movement to take with you anywhere you are). This is not your typical intricate Barre X, this practice is precise, controll...
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51 Minute Starter Barre
Welcome to your barre anywhere you are. Whether you are BRAND NEW to BT...falling in love with your movement, yourself and your journey, an avid fitness guru OR you are a BT regular, this practice is an amazing one to come to.
Together we slow it all right now to movement's simplest form. Throug...
