Pre-Natal Yoga with Cheryl Bernardi, Part 1
January 31, 2010
Cheryl Bernardi currently teaches in the SW Florida area, and is based in Naples.
She can be contacted at yogabernardi@yahoo.com.
Stay tuned for parts 2-6.
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Sara Varona from www.buildingyouryogabusiness.com explains the reasoning behind her new pre natal yoga videos.
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Adding a Pregnancy Yoga Video To Your Story
April 20, 2009Everyone has a story. And we each have tales about a lot of different things. Each of those tales state something about us and about how we live our life. I ask you to create your pre natal yoga story. It can be a great way to make sure that you remain healthy and active throughout your pregnancy and it could likewise be a great way to deepen your connection with your baby.
A pregnancy yoga video can be a good part of that tale. Part of the wonderful piece about utilizing a DVD to do pre natal yoga is that it can assist you in working your workout around your life rather than having to have your life work around somebody else’s agenda. It likewise allows you to practice in the comfort of your own place. No one seeing you and no one to have to equate yourself to. You can simply unwind and be you.
Some other good part of a prenatal yoga DVD is that you have the chance to fortify your bond with your unborn child. The deep breathing practices and meditation that you utilize could grant you unique time with your baby. It allows you a time to really concentrate on the miracle that is originating inside you and to connect with that beautiful tiny miracle at a larger point. You do have to make sure to allow yourself to just unwind and concentrate during these pieces of your yoga exercise. Finding a way to loosen up can as well be helpful to you in other areas of your life as well. Pregnancy can be emotional and even difficult at times. Discovering a way to take a breath properly and relax can help you quiet your emotions and handle disagreeable situations more effortlessly.
And do not forget that a pregnancy yoga video also is just simply a good workout to make sure that you stay in shape throughout your pregnancy. It can be difficult to know what sort of exercises you can and cannot do during pregnancy. Yoga is one of those that is typically safe for most women to do. It is low impact and most yoga poses are safe during pregnancy. A good prenatal yoga DVD explains what exercises are safe for you to do during pregnancy and will not have you doing ones that could endanger you or your baby. That being said, do check with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine to be sure that it is okay for you.
Having Fun With Pre Natal Yoga
March 11, 2009I know that when I think of exercise, fun is not typically a word that comes to mind first. But it can be fun if you let it, especially with pre natal yoga. You can have fun with the poses and you can make a special time that is just for you and your baby. So what are some ways that you can make this fun?
One of the best ways to make any activity fun is to smile when you are doing it. In most prenatal yoga DVDs, you will see the instructor and the people with her smiling. Take their cue and smile yourself. It is hard to think of something as difficult when you put a smile on your face while you are doing it.
Another good way to make it fun is to think of the time that you practice pre natal yoga as a time that is only for you and your baby. Having that special bonding time can make it fun and can make it an activity that you look forward to.
Pre Natal Yoga Meditation
November 17, 2008Doing pre natal yoga is wonderful way to deeply connect with your unborn child. That connection can be enhanced by pre natal yoga meditation.
Meditation can help you relax your mind and body. In order to get the most out of your pre natal yoga meditation, try focusing on your baby and your connection to your baby. Clear your mind of everything else. That is one of the most important parts of doing meditation effectively: clearing your mind.
This can be especially important in pre natal yoga meditation. Being pregnant can be stressful on both your body and your mind. Preparing to bring a new life into the world is a wonderful experience but there is stress and worry that comes with it. At least I know that there was for me. Concern about my baby’s health and fears about my abilities as a mother. Pre natal yoga meditation can help you calm these worries in your mind.
Just as important as using pre natal yoga meditation to relax your mind is using it relax your body. Your body undergoes many changes while you are pregnant. A great way to help your body fully relax and let go is with pre natal yoga meditation. The state of relaxation that you can get into with meditation can help your body with the stress that comes with pregnancy.
Best Benefit of Pre Natal Yoga
September 29, 2008Some of the best benefits of pre natal yoga have nothing to do with getting physically fit. The mental aspect of yoga in general and pre natal yoga in particular can improve how you view your life and your pregnancy.
Yoga has an amazing ability, unlike other forms of exercise, to deeply connect you to your body, the earth and your fellow human beings. All you have to do is tune in to the energy. The added amazement in pre natal yoga is the ability it has to help you connect to your unborn child.
When you do pre natal yoga, you have the opportunity to really connect to your child and the miraculous gift that is your pregnancy. It is easy to get bogged down by looking at the aches and pains that can accompany pregnancy. Your body goes through many changes when you are pregnant but doing pre natal yoga can tune you into the miracle of what it means to have another life inside of you.
Pre Natal Yoga
September 23, 2008Knowing what pre natal yoga positions you can and cannot do is important for the safety of you and your baby. Talking to a yoga instructor who knows pre natal yoga is a good place to start. It is also a good idea to check with your doctor if you are unsure of what you can and cannot do for exercise. But simply listening to your body is one of the most important things to keep in mind when you are doing pre natal yoga. Your body will tell you if you are pushing too hard. All you have to do is pay attention to what your body is telling you. Remember that it is not just you that you have to be concerned about but your baby as well. Never do any poses that cause you pain or make you feel uncomfortable.
Pre Natal Yoga
September 09, 2008Pre natal yoga is a great way to stay in shape and stay flexible during your pregnancy. And in additional to being great exercise, pre natal yoga can also give you tools to help you during labor a delivery. Having a flexible body and a flexible mind in the delivery room can help keep you calm and relaxed. The breathing techniques (learning to slow your breath) that some pre natal yoga teaches can help with the pain that is a natural part of childbirth. Being able to stay calm during childbirth is not only good for you but good for your baby as well.
Another great benefit of pre natal yoga is the meditation techniques that some forms of yoga teach. Meditation is another thing that can help you relax and stay calm during the childbirth process. Meditation can help you learn how to go into a state of calm and to visualize calming things. Being able to visualize things that calm you down is a great way to help you stay calm and in control.