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Thanks again! That's a great tip

Thank you Bernie. It was sphinx I was particularly thinking about. But I might just avoid that for now until the pregnancy is announced - I don't want to 'out' her with bolsters etc. You are always very helpful and I (and know others) very much appreciate it.

Very best wishes,
Amy

Hi, I am teaching a Yin class and one of my participants is around 11 weeks pregnant. Are there any poses I should be avoiding for her? She hasn't told anyone about the pregnancy yet, so any adaptations need to be subtle and planned in advance. She lost a baby in the first trimester in the Summer so...

Thanks Bernie! I've never questioned it before, but I happened upon an online description that said to return to the point in the pose you can keep your knees on the floor. Knew this would be the place to come for clarification.
All the best, Amy

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about floating knees in Saddle pose? I have read different opinions online. As I rest back on my elbows and onto a bolster, my knees lift. I feel perfectly safe and comfortable and get a great benefit from the pose, slowly releasing into it, but I wo...