Purevida

Pregnancy is a time when a woman is keenly aware of bodily and emotional changes. Therefore this a great time to start a yoga practice. A gentle yoga practice with relaxation and breathing techniques for pregnancy, labor and delivery can reduce fear and stress and help you connect with your baby and focus inward during this wonderful time.

Prenatal yoga classes are more popular than ever. A consistent practice of yoga paired with cardiovascular exercise is a great way to stay in shape and focus on uniting the body, mind and spirit. Yoga helps you keep limber, tone your muscles and help improve you balance and circulation while staying grounded.

The benefits of yoga are many but for pregnant women learning to breath deeply and relax during a time of physical demand is key. Breathing fully such as through a breathing technique or pranayama known as ujjayi is especially important because it helps you learn to take in air slowly through your nose, fill your lungs and expel the air completely until your stomach compresses. This type of breathing technique is beneficial for labor and childbirth by training you to stay calm when it is most crucial. A regular yoga practice will help you become aware of the present moment and release when you tighten up making your time of pregnancy a joyful one.

Some of benefits of prenatal yoga include:

• Enhanced circulation and flexibility
• Increased energy, strength, stamina, fitness and muscle control
• Reduced discomfort of water retention, tension, stress, depression, and excessive weight gain
• Minimized stretch-marks, varicose veins, and abdominal separation
• Minimized postpartum depression
• Increased relaxation
• Improved calcium absorption
• Prepare body and mind for labor and delivery
• Connect with you baby

Classes are 75- minutes