Yoga offers benefits at all stages of life from childhood to the senior years. Yoga offers specific benefits to women during and after pregnancy. Many yoga DVDs are created for pregnancy or for after the baby is born. One that combines the best of both is Element Prenatal and Post Natal Yoga.
This DVD has two practices, one for pregnant women and a second practice for new mothers. Women can use this DVD throughout pregnancy and in the weeks and months after the baby is born.
The prenatal practice is designed to tone the body, improve flexibility and increase strength. The asanas help to prepare the body for the birth of your baby and reduce stress and anxiety that is so common during pregnancy. In addition, the practice helps to maintain emotional balance.
The asanas in the prenatal practice have been chosen for safety at all stages of pregnancy. The practice includes simple movements, gentle stretches and modifications of poses for the specific needs of pregnant women. The prenatal practice also helps to reduce the discomforts of pregnancy, such as back pain, fatigue and headaches.
The postnatal practice is designed to meet the needs of new mothers in the time after the baby is born. The sequence is gentle enough to help you begin to increase strength, muscle tone, flexibility and balance. The asanas are safe and effective for the post natal period.
The postnatal workout is designed to increase energy and help the body heal and begin to recover the pre pregnancy fitness level. In addition, this practice helps to maintain emotional balance and adjust to life with a newborn.
It is important for new mothers to take care of themselves, as well as their babies. A gentle yoga practice offers the perfect opportunity to care for your body, mind and spirit. The practice is under 30 minutes, making it easier to fit into the hectic pace of life with a new baby in the house.