Yoga has many benefits for mom and baby. It’s a body-mind practice that promotes wellness in the 5 Koshas (layers of being): Body, Vital (Physiology), Mind, Character, and Heart.
The Mayo Clinic has looked at research studies on yoga for pregnancy. They list some of the benefits of yoga for pregnancy as:
- Better sleep
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- An increase in the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth
- Less shortness of breath and nausea
- Less back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and headaches (all common during pregnancy)
- Decreased risk of preterm labor and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure.
Wow, that’s a long list of really positive benefits!
We offer private sessions for anyone interested. Private prenatal yoga sessions are specially designed for beginners and experienced practitioners. We avoid contraindicated positions, temper how physically hard you work, keep the room temperature in a safe zone (not hot!), help you get what you need to be as comfortable as possible through your pregnancy, and get ready for the delivery.
Private prenatal classes are often a celebration of the journey of birth. You’ll typically find the support of teacher, an hour of “Me” time, and an inoculation of stress relief.
If you participate in yoga during pregnancy, it’s really important to let your Yoga Teacher or Yoga Therapist know if anything has changed for you from class to class. Any change in blood pressure, breath capacity, pain, swelling, or spotting/bleeding is important to report so that modifications can be made to keep you and your baby safe.
Interested in arranging private instruction for prenatal or postnatal yoga? Contact Karey Krampota at karey@5koshasyoga.com. Karey does private instruction tailored to your interests, needs and schedule at 5 Kosha Yoga & Wellness. Learn more about Karey.