Prenatal Yoga – Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Tree pose is primarily a balancing pose, which is also great for concentration and fun. Practicing balance is important for maintaining/improving sensory-motor function and coordination, and is...
View ArticlePrenatal Yoga – Cat/Cow Stretches
The cat/cow stretches are perfect for warming up the body and creating length and mobility in the spine. The poses can be used on their own to alleviate back strain or pain, as well as in preparation...
View ArticlePrenatal Yoga – Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
The bridge pose stretches the chest, neck, and spine and strengthens the legs. It is said to assist digestion, calm the brain and alleviate stress. The pose can also be modified to a restorative...
View ArticlePrenatal Yoga – Lateral Bending Half-Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Half Moon pose stretches the upper body and strengthens the core. It also lengthens and aligns the spine. The pose is great as a warm-up, in order to prepare the back for deeper stretching and posture...
View ArticleHow prenatal yoga helped me during pregnancy
The breathing and relaxation techniques taught in prenatal yoga helped me to practice for the breathing techniques required during labor as well as aided me in learning to manage the labor pains.read more
View ArticleDr Oz Thinks It’s Time For You to Let Go
Men fighting fertility problems are often faced with a huge amount of information about changes they can make to increase fertility naturally. Some experts believe these changes are nothing more than a...
View ArticleCarpal Tunnel during Pregnancy
You’ve probably heard of carpal tunnel syndrome before, and you probably thought that only people who spend all day typing on a computer were at risk for it. However, the people who type all day aren’t...
View ArticleChiropractic Care during Pregnancy
Back pain is extraordinarily common in pregnancy, and it’s no wonder why. Your center of gravity is off, and you’re carrying the extra weight of a growing baby. read more
View ArticleIs Baby Yoga Safe?
During your pregnancy you probably heard a lot of recommendations for prenatal yoga. While it’s a major trend right now, it’s not all based on mindless hype. Yoga is an excellent way to reduce stress,...
View ArticleHatha Yoga to Relieve Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Researchers from the UNICAMP School of Medicine in Sao Paulo completed a randomized trial comparing effectiveness of Hatha yoga and postural orientation. Both groups actively participated in their...
View ArticleHarvard Study: Yoga, Meditation Genetically Tame Stress of Infertility
A Harvard Medical School psychiatrist is using modern genetic technologies to track changes in the body that occur when individuals engage in yoga and meditation for just a few minutes a day. One...
View ArticleTurn to Yoga During Pregnancy for Less Stress, Healthier Mom and Baby
Pregnancy can be one of the most joy-filled stages of life but many women are too stressed out to enjoy it to its fullest. Many doctors suggest yoga to their anxiety-ridden pregnant patients but few...
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