Pregnancy is a time for celebration!

The period from conception and pregnancy to Childbirth is a very sacred and important period for the "mother-to-be" and the precious baby in the mother's womb. Lots of changes have taken place in the mind and body at this time. Connection with the baby is very important for both mother-to-be and baby within.

This is the period where the "mother-to-be" needs to nurture herself and relax at a holistic level. The baby feels whatever the mother feels. Thus, it is important for the mother to feel cool, calm, and collected. Baby senses, whatever the mother feels. If the mother feels stressed then the baby will feel anxious and if the mother feels happy the baby will feel more relaxed within.

Pregnancy yoga is where Yoga postures are specially adapted and structured for just-expecting mothers.

Therefore a "Mum-to-be" can practice Pregnancy yoga during her pregnancy, from 12 weeks onwards throughout her pregnancy to the time of Childbirth.

Pregnancy Yoga is very safe and is beneficial at a holistic level. It helps relieve tension and stress, reflecting on better sleep. Thus "Mum-to-be" feels relaxed at a deeper level, allowing herself to connect with the precious baby within. This in turn leads to a more positive childbirth.

What is involved in Jyoti's Pregnancy Yoga classes? :-

• Guided Relaxation
• Breathing awareness affirmations
• Warming up of the body joints and muscles
• Specialized Yoga Postures for Pregnancy
• Chanting
• Questions & answers

Where a mother-to-be may suffer from pregnancy ailments, postures are specially tailor-made for her comfort and benefit.

Some of the common pregnancy ailments:-

• Anxiety
• Pelvic groin pain (PGP)
• Hypertension
• Lower back pain
• Low lying placenta
• Sciatica
• Insomnia
• Restless legs
• Diabetes
• Varicose veins
• Heart-Burn
• Heaviness
• Migraine
• Rib-cage pain
• Respiratory problems e.g. Asthma
• Swelling in ankles & feet