1. Comfortable clothing for you and your baby: soft and loose fabrics are great for yoga or if you are like me and like to see what your body is doing, then stretch yoga pants and a vest top work just as well!
2. A non-slip or sticky yoga mat. You can easily find these in sports stores or on the net (search on ebay for sticky yoga mat or visit sites such as yogamad.com to see what is around). You do not need to spend a fortune on a mat, a 4 or 6mm is best for new mums, just remember the ’sticky’ word, it’s important.
3. Folded blanket or cushion: This can double as support for mum and resting space for baby.
4. Bare feet: Loose the socks! Yes we are overly attached to our socks but they can make you slip and you cannot get a firm and grounded footing in socks. Throw them aside for your practice.
5. Keep a drink handy: Especially if you are nursing your baby as you need to keep your fluid intake up.
6. A mind ready for distractions: it may take time to adjust to yoga practice together and if you need to stop to nurse or change your little one, then do so and pick up practice later. You can also see the section on nursing to find yoga positions you can comfortably nurse in.
