Being a mom my self I know exactly what it feels like to be pregnant, the beauty and the challenge… and how much support we need, how much nurturing and peace is required to go through the process in harmony.

Yoga is an amazing tool for this, besides the physical benefits, its also the emotional balance that we tap into when practicing that makes the entire difference…

I invite you to come try this for your self and I know...it takes a lot of planning specially if you have more than one child or if you work full time.. but you know what? If you don’t take care of your self…if you don’t give yourself what you need, and what fill up your cup…no one else is going to do it for you.. so take that extra step… that extra effort and plan it into your daily life.. set it up like a priority… so you first nurture yourself so when the baby comes you have so much more to give… imagine you’re in training for the most challenging marathon you have ever taken… your body is preparing to give birth! So let us support you and assist you in this amazing journey of motherhood.

WHY PRACTICE YOGA DURING PREGNANCY

The most powerful way to prepare for the most extraordinary adventure of your life is to relax and strengthen your mind, body and spirit for the unique state of pregnancy.

The phenomenal benefits of practicing yoga during pregnancy are extremely well-documented. The extraordinary physical, spiritual and mental training received by expectant mothers who practice yoga around the world prepares them holistically for the demanding experience in the delivery room, as well as a quick empowered post-natal recovery. Pregnant women who practice yoga are also literally delivering all the benefits they are receiving directly to the baby, giving children the best preparation for healthy advanced development on many levels. By practicing yoga regularly throughout every stage of pregnancy you ensure yourself and your baby true health and wealth on so many levels: physical, developmental, mental and spiritual.

Every pregnancy is different...BEFORE PRACTICING OR DOING ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM WHILE PREGNANT...YOU MUST CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

What to expect....

These sessions will have a strong focus on releasing the tensions that have built, while compensating, as your body begins to take a new shape. Embrace the reproduction process by developing a deeper connection with your physical body and all its wonders as you change from day to day. Yogic breathing techniques will be a strong focus here teaching the benefits and relaxing effect of conscious breath.

The yoga asanas practiced here will help you prepare for labor, delivery and motherhood. The emotional, physical and mental support that is provided in this nurturing environment will be very beneficial to all your hormonal, postural, and muscular changes.

Yoga helps focus one of the most important faculties you will need throughout pregnancy: the ability to listen to your own growing changing body . Developing the acuity of this sense, along with all the others, is crucial to being able to respond to all the various new needs of your own body as well as that of the developing fetus. During pregnancy, practicing yoga together with yogic breathing will help you adjust throughout your routine to the unfamiliar aches, pains, unexpected lapses in energy level, unusual appetite surges and uncomfortable sleep patterns.

BREATHE:

Oxygen. Oxygen. Oxygen. Now you are not just breathing for one, but for two- you will need your own blood to carry as much of that precious O2 to the developing baby as possible. There is no better, natural way to infuse your body with life-giving oxygen than the powerful breathing techniques in steady yoga practice. Rarely in your life will your consistent ability in proper breathing be as vital as during pregnancy. Proper yogic breathing has been proven to help the vital energy for the birth process. Yoga calms mental, nervous and emotional tension during all stages of pregnancy. Yoga and pregnancy as well as yogic breathing bolster strength and confidence in the post natal stage reducing the chances of debilitating depression to set in.

Mama Yoga Prenatal Sequence One

There are numerous benefits from prenatal yoga. In addition to its many physical benefits, prenatal yoga helps women through the evolutionary process of pregnancy by offering the opportunity to enjoy a supportive community, inward reflection, a healthy physical and emotional outlet, and holistic preparation for birth.
                   
Above is a sample of the Mama Yoga Prenatal Sequence. Go here to see the complete Mama Yoga Sequence One series.

Essential Oils for Pregnancy and Birthing

A general guideline when using Essential Oils is that you want to see a response take place relatively quickly. If nothing happens for a while after you’ve applied an oil, it might be wise to try another one that addresses a similar pattern and see if that does the trick.
Using EO (Essential Oils) can be very self-empowering if we create the time and space inside ourselves and listen to our inner guidance.
We are all bio-logical individuals and therefore respond differently to different stimuli.

For your nourishment and support check out some suggestions using therapeutic essential oils for pregnancy and giving birth!

Call YBB at 402.489.9642 to order Essential Oils