prenatal yoga

Yoga during pregnancy has many benefits, physically and emotionally and can relieve many of the normal pregnancy discomforts. Yoga increases circulation and reduces swelling, providing more oxygen and nutrients to mother and baby. As the breasts and belly grow, compression of the lower back can cause moderate to severe pain. Yoga helps to elongate the spine and stretch and strengthen the back to relieve back pain and prepares the back for the physical demands of holding a baby.

Techniques learned in prenatal yoga classes can also be used during labor itself. Practicing gentle yoga postures during the early stages of labor will help to ease the baby into a good position, focus the mind and facilitate relaxation. During active labor, yoga helps decrease stress hormones and increase oxytocin and endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers.

My prenatal class is a flowing, meditative practice that includes safe, gentle postures. Breath work is used to focus and calm the mind, restore energy, and prepare for labor.

This class is appropriate for all pregnant women, including those with no previous yoga experience. 

Your first prenatal yoga class at Whole Life Yoga is FREE - click here to print a free class coupon.

Prenatal Yoga:
Class time: Saturdays 12:15-1:30

Location: Whole Life Yoga
Address: 8551 Greenwood Avenue Suite 2, Seattle, WA 98103