My Book

My Pregnancy Yoga Book

How this book came about…

This book was born whilst pregnant with baby Abigail (now 7 weeks) in the summer 2010 with final amendments up to December 2010 (yes the month of her birth).

During 201o, I consistently taught near 30 ladies a week.  With time, from my own pregnancy Trimester I, II and III, I re-experienced my Pregnancy Yoga Breathing techniques, Meditation and Yoga sequences which made me grow closer to my students.

I also took the opportunity to read many books, watch DVDs and attend training to make sure I was furthering my knowledge whilst pregnant as I realised It was critical. I was also very curious to see how all the techniques would work during labour. (it works!!! )

This book is the essence of my experience, knowledge and thought process during this year to make it a simple and practical hands-on manual that new mums can use safely at home. It is also great addition and reference to my Pregnancy Yoga classes on-line.

Preview Introduction of the Book…

You can see the content is articulated logically over three Chapters, bringing you essential knowledge first and putting it into practice in the following two Chapters (including many many pictures for easy reference). Practice is everything in Yoga so I wanted this Book to reflect it and allow it.

Here it is…

Introduction

This manual aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge to help you put together routines that you can practice at home. In Chapter I you will learn the benefits associated with the group of postures that are helpful in Pregnancy Yoga. In Chapter II a number of sequences from each group have been designed for you to build a varied and suitable home practice. All you need is to set aside 20-60 minutes once or several times a week and a small space for a Yoga mat. The sequence builder on page 48 makes it so easy to use.

In addition, the benefits of Pregnancy Yoga are not restricted to physical fitness and stamina. There are mental and emotional benefits also that will help prepare you for labour and for welcoming your baby. In Chapter I you will learn how Breathing and Relaxation techniques can focus your mind and relax your body, both critical tools for labour and for daily life after the birth. In Chapter III a series of guided Relaxation practices have been included along with Relaxation postures for you to practice.

In your first trimester, it is generally recommended to slow down your practice as your body is going through tremendous changes. It is a good time to focus on your Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation practice with few physical postures, preferably from the Warming or Calming routines on page 48. In your second and third trimester, once your hormones have stabilized, your pregnancy is well established and your energy levels increase, you can start a more physical practice including sequences from the Energising or Complete routines on page 48. Be sure to listen to your body and take plenty of rest as needed.

As you become familiar with the postures, the Breathing and the Relaxation practices of Yoga they will prepare you effectively for labour. The skills you learn now will also be helpful in postnatal and in everyday life in the future. I wish you all the very best in your practice.

 

RRP £ 16.99