Prenatal Yoga

Yoga is the practice of being present in your body; a meditation on the experience of being right here, right now.

 During pregnancy, while the body and emotions are constantly changing, the practice of yoga is invaluable in creating a calm center.  In these classes, women come together and share their experience.  We practice movements which create comfort, strength and confidence in the body.  Yoga practice can help to ease the discomforts of pregnancy, including low back pain, swollen feet, shortness of breath, sciatica, depression, and insomnia, as well as many other symptoms.

Breathwork, meditative focus, and freedom to move with confidence are powerful tools for the laboring woman.  In class, we learn rhythmic breathing patterns and positions which can help in the delivery of your child.

Any level of experience is welcome.  Many women begin yoga classes during pregnancy, and are grateful for thisa grounding practice throughout motherhood.   More experienced yoginis will benefit greatly from learning the subtleties of breathwork, pelvic floor awareness, and variations of vinyasa and asana customized to the pregnant body.