Pre & Post Natal Yoga
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Post-Natal Yoga Classes Monday’s 1:30-2:30pm and 7-8pm at 142 Route 611 Bartonsville, Pa
The transition into motherhood is exhilarating, rewarding AND exhausting. Post –Natal yoga classes are designed to give the new mother the tools she needs to stay healthy and positive during the challenging first months after having her new baby. Moms have the option of either bringing their babies to class or taking class alone. Some of the things we work on during class are:
- Realigning the skeletal structure and helping it readjust after carrying the extra weight of pregnancy.
- Toning and firming the abdominal muscles in a gentle way that is safe for Moms who have had vaginal as well as Cesarean births.
- Strengthening and stretching of the upper back muscles, to relieve tension that is caused by the increased breast size in nursing mothers.
- Bringing tone to the pelvic floor to correct weaknesses that could lead to future incontinence problems.
- Relaxing, breathing, letting go, recharging and renewing in a supportive environment with other women who know exactly what you’re going through.
Classes are for Moms and their babies birth til walking.
Pre-Natal Yoga Classes 7-8pm at 142 Route 611 Bartonsville
Over 5000 years old, yoga is the ancient art of bringing the mind, body and spirit into balance. The benefits to the pregnant woman and her unborn child are tremendous. Below are just a few of the ways yoga can help enrich your pregnancy and your journey into motherhood.
Helps to relieve some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy such as sciatica, lower back pain, nausea and fatigue. Improves circulation and digestion helping to reduce the likelihood of varicose veins and constipation.
Gently assists the body with asanas (physical postures) designed to open the areas of the body that are used when birthing your baby.
Teaches you to move within and trust your ability to birth your baby without fear and dependency on others.
Gives you the skills to relax, using visualization and breath-work. This allows you to trust and surrender into yourself resulting in a more positive and oftentimes shorter labor.
It is beneficial to begin classes early in your pregnancy. Learning to relax and use breathing techniques takes time. It must be practiced and integrated into your daily life. When the body is stressed-relaxation breathing needs to be automatic. Classes cover yoga positions that can also be used in labor and delivery. Sometimes, by simply changing your position you can jumpstart a stalled labor preventing the need for medical intervention.
Remember, a relaxed, happy mother is a relaxed, happy and …blissful baby!
Please call to register as class size is limited