Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal Yoga

Yoga is a mind-body practice. A multifaceted approach is adopted in pregnancy where different poses keep you active, prepare you for labour and childbirth. Meditation and focussed breathing help you endure pain during delivery, increasing your chances of having a conscious birth experience. Yoga helps pregnant women enjoy pregnancy by alleviating minor discomforts, decreasing stress, and helping you connect with your baby.

Our Instructors

Pallavi Sharma

Certified yoga teacher(ERYT 500)

Priyanka

B.ed Yoga sciences

Kiran Rawat

M.A in Yogic ScienceDiploma in Acupressure, YTT 200

Dr Smitha R Varne

BNYS(naturopathy and yoga sciences)MD, alternative medicine

FAQ’s for Prenatal Yoga

Yes, it is entirely safe to join even if you’re a beginner and have never practiced yoga before. Our yoga teachers are experienced and experts in teaching prenatal yoga and understand your needs in a better way.

Guidelines recommend starting yoga in the second trimester, after 15- 20 weeks, and continuing till the birth.

You need to ensure that you are fit to join yoga classes with your obstetrician or doctor. Once you get fitness approval from your doctor, you can join us anytime.

Yoga is safe in pregnancy, but there are certain conditions listed by various organizations which advise that if you have any of the following, you should not perform the exercise. Condition in which it is not safe to perform exercise or yoga are- • Significant heart disease • Lung diseases • Cervical insufficiency or cerclage • Multiple gestations, twin pregnancy who are at risk of premature labor • Ongoing second- or third-trimester bleeding • Placenta previa • Premature labour • Ruptured membranes/ruptured bag of waters • Preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension • Anemia • Diabetes which is poorly controlled • Intrauterine growth restriction in the current pregnancy • Uncontrolled hypertension • Orthopedic limitations • Uncontrolled seizure disorder • Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism • Heavy smoker If you suffer from any condition, you must take advice from your health care professional before starting yoga classes. They can individually assess you and tell you better about your condition. If they feel it is safe for you to exercise, you can then join us.

Yoga helps in increasing your energy level Decreases stress and improve sleep Alleviate ailments like carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches Relieves you from back pain Naturally relieves common pregnancy symptoms like constipation, nausea vomiting of pregnancy Prevent complications of pregnancy.

Yoga sessions before labour is like preparing for a marathon and running it. No one runs a marathon without training, likewise labour and childbirth are no less than a marathon.  Practicing yoga in pregnancy will help in strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, will help in easy delivery. Various mind practices will help you cope with pain during labour, and you will have a conscious birth experience. It will prepare you both mentally and physically for your childbirth. It will also help to prevent complications during labour and delivery.

Childbirth classes are run by professional teachers who will teach you about how labour happens and how a baby is born. They will teach you different positions you can adopt during the birth of a baby. They will provide you with general information and give you tips and tricks for childbirth. Still, these yoga classes will be in regular sessions, which will help you in preparing yourself mentally and physically for birth. Both have the same goal that is to ease your delivery but with a different path.

1 Chose a safe and quiet room to practice your yoga 2 Usually yoga is best done with an empty stomach. Still, in pregnancy, a light snack can be taken before practicing a yoga session. It will help in preventing fluctuation in glucose levels. 3 Try to wear light, comfortable clothes 4 Use yoga props like yoga mats

1 Perform in a slow and relaxed manner 2 Always breathe through nostrils unless given any other instructions 3 Do not jerk your body when practicing 4 Practice as per your own capacity 5 Avoid overstretching during the sessions 6 Do not practice in a hot and humid environment 7 Be mindful of lying supine 8 Remember each pregnancy is different on its own self. Thus, it is very essential to practice yoga under the supervision and not on your own.

Any prenatal yoga session will follow the following sequence- breathing, stretching, yoga poses, and relaxation or cooling down.

Prenatal yoga is specifically for pregnancy, and many poses are strictly avoided during pregnancy. Thus it is not safe for you or your baby to perform yoga unsupervised.

Any bleeding episode If you start feeling dizzy If for any reason you are not feeling well

Inform your yoga teacher as soon as possible so that she can advise accordingly.

You can enjoy yoga classes by certified yoga teachers at the comfort of your home and avail additional benefits of subscription plans

Meet Our Instructors

Pallavi Sharma

Certified yoga teacher(ERYT 500)

Priyanka

B.ed Yoga sciences

Kiran Rawat

M.A in Yogic ScienceDiploma in Acupressure, YTT 200

Dr Smitha R Varne

BNYS(naturopathy and yoga sciences)MD, alternative medicine

FAQ’s for Prenatal Yoga

Yes, it is entirely safe to join even if you’re a beginner and have never practiced yoga before. Our yoga teachers are experienced and experts in teaching prenatal yoga and understand your needs in a better way.

Guidelines recommend starting yoga in the second trimester, after 15- 20 weeks, and continuing till the birth.

You need to ensure that you are fit to join yoga classes with your obstetrician or doctor. Once you get fitness approval from your doctor, you can join us anytime.

Yoga is safe in pregnancy, but there are certain conditions listed by various organizations which advise that if you have any of the following, you should not perform the exercise. Condition in which it is not safe to perform exercise or yoga are- • Significant heart disease • Lung diseases • Cervical insufficiency or cerclage • Multiple gestations, twin pregnancy who are at risk of premature labor • Ongoing second- or third-trimester bleeding • Placenta previa • Premature labour • Ruptured membranes/ruptured bag of waters • Preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension • Anemia • Diabetes which is poorly controlled • Intrauterine growth restriction in the current pregnancy • Uncontrolled hypertension • Orthopedic limitations • Uncontrolled seizure disorder • Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism • Heavy smoker If you suffer from any condition, you must take advice from your health care professional before starting yoga classes. They can individually assess you and tell you better about your condition. If they feel it is safe for you to exercise, you can then join us.

Yoga helps in increasing your energy level Decreases stress and improve sleep Alleviate ailments like carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches Relieves you from back pain Naturally relieves common pregnancy symptoms like constipation, nausea vomiting of pregnancy Prevent complications of pregnancy.

Yoga sessions before labour is like preparing for a marathon and running it. No one runs a marathon without training, likewise labour and childbirth are no less than a marathon.  Practicing yoga in pregnancy will help in strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, will help in easy delivery. Various mind practices will help you cope with pain during labour, and you will have a conscious birth experience. It will prepare you both mentally and physically for your childbirth. It will also help to prevent complications during labour and delivery.

Childbirth classes are run by professional teachers who will teach you about how labour happens and how a baby is born. They will teach you different positions you can adopt during the birth of a baby. They will provide you with general information and give you tips and tricks for childbirth. Still, these yoga classes will be in regular sessions, which will help you in preparing yourself mentally and physically for birth. Both have the same goal that is to ease your delivery but with a different path.

1 Chose a safe and quiet room to practice your yoga 2 Usually yoga is best done with an empty stomach. Still, in pregnancy, a light snack can be taken before practicing a yoga session. It will help in preventing fluctuation in glucose levels. 3 Try to wear light, comfortable clothes 4 Use yoga props like yoga mats

1 Perform in a slow and relaxed manner 2 Always breathe through nostrils unless given any other instructions 3 Do not jerk your body when practicing 4 Practice as per your own capacity 5 Avoid overstretching during the sessions 6 Do not practice in a hot and humid environment 7 Be mindful of lying supine 8 Remember each pregnancy is different on its own self. Thus, it is very essential to practice yoga under the supervision and not on your own.

Any prenatal yoga session will follow the following sequence- breathing, stretching, yoga poses, and relaxation or cooling down.

Prenatal yoga is specifically for pregnancy, and many poses are strictly avoided during pregnancy. Thus it is not safe for you or your baby to perform yoga unsupervised.

Any bleeding episode If you start feeling dizzy If for any reason you are not feeling well

Inform your yoga teacher as soon as possible so that she can advise accordingly.

You can enjoy yoga classes by certified yoga teachers at the comfort of your home and avail additional benefits of subscription plans

Do you have any Question ?

Book an online consultation