All stages of pregnancy and levels of yoga experience welcome. You’ll benefit from yoga that will strengthen and relax you for your pregnancy and beyond. Please sign up in advance. Open to all levels. Taught by the birth doulas of Encompass Birth & Wellness.
Why practice yoga with birth doulas?
A Yoga Instructor who is also a certified birth doula:
- will pay special attention to physical comfort throughout the class
- teach you breathing techniques that can help lower stress and anxiety
- guide your through movement that will increase the strength, flexibility, and endurance of muscles needed for the rest of your pregnancy & during childbirth*
- help you develop personal mantras and affirmations that bring you peace and help you feel powerful
A regular yoga practice throughout your pregnancy may decrease
lower back pain, nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath.*
*statements from mayoclinic.com