Yoga for Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Workshop for Mothers and Expectant Couples/Support people.

Saturday, April 21st, 2024 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM *

Ritual Yoga Centre
, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Workshop Details Join Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, and Mother of 6 Premaloka Anand. To explore the many ways that yoga can assist in supporting a Healthy, calm, and happy Pregnancy and Birth. Natal and Post Natal Yoga can:

1. Improve sleep.

2. Reduce stress and anxiety.

3. Increase the strength, flexibility, and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.

4. Decrease lower back pain, nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath.

5. Help you to connect and bond with your baby and partner and much more.

This workshop will help you to feel more confident and prepared for the journey ahead. We will explore common themes around birth and best practices for both the birthing person and the supporting person. You will learn ways to manage pain and methods for giving/receiving support using movement, breathing, massage, affirmations, relaxation, and more. What this Workshop Covers This workshop covers the different stages of labor; movements and positions for each stage of labor; pain and our relationship to it; massage techniques to relieve pain and increase endorphins. We'll also introduce you to yoga postures (wear comfortable clothes you can move in); breathing techniques and effective positions for pushing. Brief post-natal discussion.

Investment Cost is $75 per person or $135 per couple and includes afternoon tea .