Pregnancy and birth can put you into some awkward positions! But those positions that seem strange to you now might just be the pose that feels the best for you during labour so it never hurts to practice a wide range of poses. Malasana (a deep squat) has benefits that start before labour – just […]
Category Archives: Prenatal Yoga
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Oct
Oct
Skandasana, or side lunge, is a wonderful pose for opening the hips during pregnancy and building core strength in a gentle way. Opening the hips can provide physical relief as well as emotional relief. Oftentimes when we are stressed, we carry that stress around in our bodies, creating tension throughout the body that can cause […]
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Oct
Oct
Building strength is as important during pregnancy as it is during any other period in a woman’s life. Warrior II pose, or Virabhandrasana II as it’s also known, is great for building leg strength and for improving your endurance. Focusing on the breath can help you hold the pose longer, which is useful when applied […]
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Jul
Jul
The end of pregnancy is a joyous time but it can also be stressful. Take a moment for yourself with this guided relaxation audio session with Kathy.
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Jul
Jul
So many things escape us during pregnancy. Sleep, wine, our pee… our balance is just one of many. But you can work on regaining some balancing skills through Yoga. Tree pose is the quintessential Yoga pose for a fairly good reason. Not only is it accessible to everyone thanks to its many different modifications, it […]
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Jun
Jun
Revolved head to knee pose (long name, we agree!) is a beautiful and invigorating prenatal yoga pose that won’t just leave you in a good mood but will also help create length along your side body and through the back of your legs. Before moving into the pose, be sure to warm up by moving […]
09
Jun
Jun
I remember one moment very clearly in our birth course at the hospital: the nurse had just explained the process of birth. The contractions, how the baby descends, all that good stuff. My husband looked at me and said “The uterus is a big muscle? This is going to be so easy for you! You’re […]
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Feb
Feb
Ah, Tadasana (or Mountain Pose as it’s better known). Often overlooked for its importance (let’s face it, it’s not very exciting), Tadasana is actually an incredibly important pose during pregnancy. It is the perfect position for working on correct alignment as well as countering fallen arches in your feet. We’re all guilty of standing poorly […]
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Jan
Jan
Gate pose (or Parighasana) gives you the chance to focus on some much needed stretching to the sides of the body, something that provides so much relief to women during pregnancy. As your baby grows, you might be feeling overwhelmed by how much space baby is taking up inside you. Give yourself a moment to […]
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Jan
Jan
Our prenatal Yoga series continues with Crescent lunge. Crescent lunge (or High Lunge) is a great way to build leg strength and work on balance during pregnancy. It can be useful if you’re suffering from sciatica, something that a lot of women deal with during pregnancy. You can move into Crescent lunge in two ways. […]
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