Service Description

This 6 week class is designed to provide pregnant people with a safe space to connect with their changing bodies and with others sharing this experience in their community. You will be guided through movements, breathing exercises, and basic, easy to remember anatomy info that will prepare you for pregnancy, giving birth, and will provide a foundation for postpartum recovery. Cultivate a new awareness that will assist you through labor and delivery, and find a deeper connection with your growing baby, as well as addressing aches and pains associated with pregnancy. This class will help to strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, provide relief and comfort to the areas of the body most impacted by your growing belly. Taught with a strong focus on alignment and anatomy, in a non judgmental, welcoming environment, these classes help you navigate your changing body and life with grace and acceptance. Pregnant individuals are encouraged to check with their doctor before starting a yoga practice. When practicing, be gentle and kind to yourself, as carrying a child is both a very natural human condition, yet simultaneously very delicate. There are a few things that pregnant yogis should remember: You don’t want to lose your breath, overheat, or over strain yourself when practicing yoga; and please drink a lot of water! Always tell your yoga instructor if you are pregnant, and what trimester you are in. Your instructor can help you with modifications. Generally, pregnant women should bend forward from the hip maintaining the normal curves of the spine. Avoid lying on your belly or flat on your back in the second and third trimester. Absolutely no deep twists. Instead, modify by only slightly rotating the upper rib cage, upper back, and shoulders. Avoid compressing your belly and all inversions. And finally be mindful in balancing poses which can become increasingly difficult as pregnancy progresses and your center of gravity shifts. It is recommended to wait until at least 6 weeks postpartum to resume physical activity and cleared by care provider. Email geneva@riverstonewellness.org for more information or to inquire about scholarships. This class is discounted with help from First5Kern