Birth in Awareness: A handbook of prenatal yoga - Paperback

by Gabrielle Earls (Author)

The popularity of practicing yoga through pregnancy continues to rise. More women are choosing to continue their yoga practice during pregnancy or are seeking out specialised prenatal yoga classes.

Handbook of prenatal yoga is a detailed resource on how to practice and teach prenatal yoga.

Written by experienced prenatal yoga teacher and doula, this is a must have for all yoga teachers and women who are practicing yoga while pregnant.

Included are: Detailed chapters on women's hormones and physiology, increasing our understanding of labour;

Asana, with descriptions that adjust for pregnancy;

Specialised pranayama for pregnancy and birth;

The Do's and Dont's of yoga through pregnancy and birth;

Class sequencing ideas;

Exercise in the early postpartum stage.

Be prepared and deepen your understanding of pregnancy and birth and how yoga can greatly influence and assist women on their journey of transformation into motherhood.