Pre-natal Yoga
Gentle practices tailored for expectant mothers to enhance strength and relaxation.
Pre-Natal Yoga
A Gentle Path to a Healthy Pregnancy
Benefits of Pre-Natal Yoga
Pre-natal yoga provides numerous benefits for both the mother and the growing baby, making pregnancy more comfortable and childbirth smoother:
✅ Enhances Physical Strength & Flexibility – Supports the body as it adapts to pregnancy changes.
✅ Reduces Pregnancy Discomfort – Alleviates back pain, swelling, and fatigue.
✅ Improves Posture & Balance – Helps maintain alignment as the baby grows.
✅ Boosts Energy Levels – Increases circulation and reduces sluggishness.
✅ Promotes Deep Relaxation & Better Sleep – Helps in stress relief and reduces insomnia.
✅ Prepares for Labor & Delivery – Strengthens pelvic muscles and enhances endurance.
✅ Encourages Bonding with the Baby – Fosters mindfulness and deep connection.
✅ Supports Emotional Well-being – Reduces stress, anxiety, and mood swings.
Principles of Pre-Natal Yoga
Pre-natal yoga follows key principles that ensure a safe and effective practice:
Gentle & Safe Movements – Avoids intense poses to protect both mother and baby.
Breath Awareness – Encourages deep, mindful breathing to manage stress and prepare for labor.
Pelvic Floor Strengthening – Focuses on toning and relaxing pelvic muscles for a smooth delivery.
Adaptability – Modifies postures as the pregnancy progresses to ensure comfort.
Mind-Body Connection – Promotes awareness, relaxation, and emotional stability.
Modifications and Precautions
Avoid deep twists: Modifies twists to accommodate the growing belly.
No hot yoga: Avoids hot yoga to prevent overheating.
No deep backbends: Modifies backbends to prevent straining the back.
Support the belly: Uses props to support the belly in forward bends.
Listen to the body: Encourages pregnant women to listen to their bodies and rest when needed.
Pre-natal Yoga Poses
Pelvic tilts: Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles.
Cat-cow stretches: Relieves back tension and promotes flexibility.
Pigeon pose modifications: Stretches the hips and glutes while accommodating the growing belly.
Tree pose modifications: Improves balance and stability.
Savasana with support: Promotes relaxation and reduces swelling.
Stages of Prenatal Yoga
Trimester 1 (weeks 1-12): Focuses on maintaining flexibility and strength.
Trimester 2 (weeks 13-26): Emphasizes breathing techniques and relaxation methods.
Trimester 3 (weeks 27-40): Prepares the body for labor and motherhood.
Pre-Natal Yoga Classes at Mahaya Ashta Yoga
At Mahaya Ashta Yoga, we offer specialized Pre-natal Yoga classes designed to support you throughout your pregnancy. Our certified and experienced instructors ensure a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment for all mothers-to-be.
✔️ Pre-Natal Yoga for Strength & Endurance – Helps prepare for labor with strengthening postures.
✔️ Relaxation & Stress-Relief Sessions – Focuses on breathwork and meditation.
✔️ Partner Pre-Natal Yoga Classes – Involves partners for a supportive practice.
✔️ Personalized & Group Classes – Tailored sessions based on individual needs.
Join Us and Embrace a Healthy Pregnancy
Give yourself and your baby the gift of health, relaxation, and well-being with Pre-natal Yoga at Mahaya Ashta Yoga. Our supportive and expert-led classes will help you navigate pregnancy with strength, ease, and joy.