Health Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
- Relaxed stretching
- Aids in ease of birth by increasing strength, flexibility, and endurance of the muscles needed for childbirth
- Reduces lower back pain and aches, nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves sleep
- Eases constipation
- Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy
- Helps you lose weight postpartum
What you may expect to learn from your
Flagstaff Prenatal Yoga Class.
Breathwork
Focusing on slowly and deeply breathing through the nose. Learning techniques that may aid with shortness of breath and work through contractions during labor.
Gentle stretching
Moving different areas of your body through their full range of motion.
You may stand, sit or lie on the ground. You’ll develop your strength, flexibility, and balance by gently moving your body through different positions.
Cool down and relaxation
You’ll relax your muscles and restore your resting heart rate and breathing rhythm at the end of your prenatal yoga class.
Schedule of classes:
75 Prenatal Yoga classes are held at the Flagstaff Doulas classroom – suite B-1 inside Knoles Village Square – every Thursday at 5:30pm