Kristy Nel and Claire Stephenson, both Prenatal Yoga teachers, have many years of experience in teaching Yoga and currently offer Prenatal Yoga classes at Genesis Clinic on Thursday evenings from 17h00 to 18h30.
They have this to say about the benefits of Yoga for pregnant women.
“Recommended by most doctors and midwives, prenatal yoga offers a multitude of benefits to both mother and baby throughout pregnancy,
during birth and beyond:
- Joint exercises - perfect for poor circulation, swelling/water retention and excellent to improve mobility. Also enhances squatting and other birthing positions.
- Gentle Stretching - maintains supple and toned muscles, stabilizes blood pressure levels and alleviates heartburn and lower back ache.
- Breathing - balances the autonomic nervous system which regulates the major systems of the body and controls hormonal secretions. Deep breathing increases the intake of oxygen to both mother and baby. 'Birthing breaths' aid in the preparation for a calm birthing.
- Yoga Nidra - during this relaxation technique and one gains the equivalent of 4 hours deep sleep. Yoga Nidra also promotes inner communication with your child and assists in releasing any impressions associated with the fear of birthing.
- In addition, by developing a deeper awareness of your body, a powerful connection between a mother and her child is established.”
Yoga Mama will be at the Genesis Clinic Open Day
on the 1st of September.
