During the nine months of pregnancy, profound changes take place in all aspects of your body. Emotional adjustments, physical changes and more are all part of the process of becoming a parent. Working consciously with your body and mind will help you to through this unique period in the most balanced, aware and healthy way. The class will be adapted to each woman's special needs, using postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and more.
Yoga asana (postures):
While pregnant, traditional postures are modified for the safety and comfort of the pregnant woman and her baby. These graceful and simple movements can be practiced throughout pregnancy to improve coordination and balance. The postures work gently on the reproductive organs and pelvic area, ensuring an optimum supply of blood and nutrients to the developing baby and helping you to have a smoother delivery.
Pranayama (Breathing) – These powerful techniques ensure a supply of oxygen and a better life force (prana) for you and your child. The techniques will help you remain calm, relaxed and in control during pregnancy and labor.
Mudras and Bandhas – The stimulation of these gestures and locks has powerful effects on the woman’s reproductive organs. (i.e. Mula Bandha helps you to strengthen the pelvic floor, one of the most important exercises during pregnancy).
Meditation – will provide you time with yourself and your baby by turning your attention inward and helping you to face the natural and normal fears and conflicts which are so common during pregnancy.
Deep Relaxation - is particularly effective during pregnancy for physical and mental relaxation as well as for childbirth preparation.
Prenatal yoga provides a program of safe, gentle, and effective exercises.
You will be better able to avoid problems such as overweight, stretch marks constipation, swelling and backache, while experiencing a higher level of energy, less fatigue, higher kinetic awareness, coordination, balance and overall comfort.
As you create a new life, yoga will help you experience the best possible pregnancy and delivery, whatever your health or circumstances, and provide a positive environment right from the start.