From the category archives:
First of all, it’s not really a floor. Floors are hard and sturdy, immovable. If it was a “floor” it would be too inflexible to allow a baby to pass through it. It has to be elastic and stretchy. Think of it as a pelvic “hammock.” It’s like a muscle sling that cradles your internal [...]
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Yoga is an effective treatment for postpartum depression, with none of the side effects associated with anti-depressants, which is particularly important if you are breastfeeding. Find a gentle, slower paced class to ease your body back into shape, while calming your poor, sleep-deprived brain. This article does a great job explaining, medically, why yoga is [...]
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I have added a Yoga and Health Store to my blog! Just click on the link above and browse my selection of books, music, dvd’s, yoga gear, prenatal yoga and kid’s yoga products! I’ll be adding to the store regularly, so keep checking back. All purchases are made through Amazon.com and are guaranteed safe and [...]
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From Rachel Yellin, a prenatal yoga teacher in San Francisco:
“Doing prenatal yoga doesn’t mean you’ll have the ‘perfect’ birth; it means you’ll be able to accept the perfection of the birth you’re given, regardless of whether it goes according to your plan.”
read more at Yoga Journal.
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Prenatal yoga is a great preparation for childbirth. The poses strengthen and open those areas of the body that are involved in labor, while minimizing pregnancy aches and pains and helping you to sleep more deeply.
10. Pranayama: Deep, slow breathing, in and out through the nose, helps to keep you calm and relaxed during the [...]
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Yoga for Kids (7-12 years)
Thursday, 4:00-4:40pm
NEW PRICE $20.00 per month
(bring your own mat)
Our kid’s class is still enrolling! Tuition has been discounted to $20 per month. Call 491-0825 to sign up now.
Prenatal Yoga
NEW CLASS
(For Pregnant & Recently Pregnant Moms)
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Begins January 6th
$20.00 per month
Take some time to take care of yourself. Come enjoy [...]
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As a singer and voice teacher, I have always been interested in the power of the voice. Vocalization was one of my most powerful tools during my labors to help me deal with the pain of childbirth. I found an interesting article on www.myyogaonline.com about this subject.
BENEFITS OF VOCAL TONING:
open throat = open birth canal
increases [...]
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I have been looking for a comprehensive article on prenatal yoga practice, and I found a great one, with lots of pregnancy-safe poses, and clear descriptions and photos of each posture. I think yoga is one of the best ways for a pre- or post-natal mommy to keep in touch with her changing body. The [...]
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