Hands-on practical workshop for you and your birth partner to learn postures, breathing and massage techniques for labour and birth.
Category: Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy Yoga 7 – Baby on the Rollercoaster
‘Baby on the Rollercoaster’ is a delicious, flowing movement that is done on hands and knees. This movement is part of my pregnancy friendly Surya Namaskar, but can also be done as a stand-alone practice or part of your 10 minutes twice a day of Optimal Foetal Positioning. Baby on the Rollercoaster / Scooping Cat Begin in a… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 7 – Baby on the Rollercoaster
Pregnancy Yoga 6 – Baby in the Hammock
‘Baby in the Hammock’ is one of series of movements we can do on hands and knees to relieve pressure on the lower back and the pelvic floor and gently mobilise our hip joints for optimal pregnancy comfort. Imagine that your abdominal wall creates a little hammock for your baby to lie in. You can… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 6 – Baby in the Hammock
Pregnancy Yoga 3 – Breathing Love to Your Baby
This is a centering practice that can be done at any time for just a few breaths, or for longer periods (e.g. lying down for relaxation). It’s a lovely way to connect with the babe within and remember you are pregnant during a busy working day. You can breathe love to your baby at any… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 3 – Breathing Love to Your Baby
Pregnancy Yoga 2 – Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Here is a slow, steady pregnancy-friendly sun salutation along with some general guidelines for practicing yoga during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Yoga 1 – Creating Your Nest
All you need to get started with pregnancy yoga at home is space for your mat. You don’t even need to have a mat yet – just set aside the space and start planning what will go in to it.