Yoga Journal's Yoga for Your Pregnancy can give you the energy to enjoy your pregnancy, the serenity to build a deeper intimacy with your body, and the ability to be present for the miracle of birth. Prenatal yoga can ease the discomforts of pregnancy such as moodiness, shortness of breath, swollen ankles, nausea, indigestion and insomnia - and help you prepare for the rigors of labor.
Highlights include:
Energizing and Strengthening (30 minutes)
This gentle flowing practice will build strength and stamina for the demands of labor, plus alleviate the discomforts caused by your ever-changing body.
Relaxing and Rejuvenating (15 minutes)
Learn breathing exercises to help you manage contractions plus meditation techniques to help you relax and concentrate during delivery.
Pranayama for Pregnancy
These three simple breathing techniques can help calm your nervous system.
Meditation for Pregnancy
Guided meditation will help foster inner focus and awareness.
Birthing Room Yoga
These simple yoga techniques will encourage a peaceful mind and body during delivery.
Postnatal Yoga Practice
Gentle practice will help you regain strength and flexibility post partum.
Also includes a Lamaze interview with expert Carol Penn Erskine and articles from Yoga Journal and Lamaze Parents magazine on yoga and pregnancy.