About
Prenatal yoga promotes a healthy pregnancy and is ideal preparation for giving birth. It links the yoga postures and the breathing exercises to create awareness of your own mind, body and spirit and the spirit of your baby.
The emphasis of the prenatal class is to create space for the baby to grow and to maintain the mother’s total health. The poses strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid digestion, exercise the spinal column, relieve fatigue and tension and revitalize the internal organs. They can also alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swollen ankles, back pain and sciatica.
Breathing practice during pregnancy opens the chest and helps to improve circulation in both mother and baby, ensuring a better supply of oxygen to the blood. It also calms the nerves and gives the mother greater control of her breathing during labor.
The prenatal class offers a unique place to connect with other women. Sharing the experience of pregnancy builds a sense of community in a supportive environment. Feelings of anxiety and fear that can go hand in hand with pregnancy dissipates with the soothing effect of the yoga practice, working with postures and breathing the muscles release, joints open, internal organs are toned and the mind settles leaving you feeling freer and lighter.
Classes
The class is ongoing; you can join in any time during a Luna Yoga term. No previous yoga experience is necessary. If you have any injuries, complications, conditions, history of miscarriage or doubts you must discuss them with your obstetrician prior to class.
Note:
- Yoga is practised through to delivery except in weeks 10 to 12.
- Do not strain, force or hold your breathe
- Avoid jumping between postures
- Keep the abdomen soft
- Do not bend or extend beyond your capacity
- During class inform your teacher if you have any discomfort
The prenatal class can be an important step in creating space in your life to becoming a happy & healthy mother of a happy & healthy baby
Saturday 2.00 – 3:30pm with Vivienne O’Brien
Cost
$20 per class or $18 concession
Bookings
Register online or contact Luna Yoga: Telephone 03 9387 6195 or email
