Tag Archives: prenatal yoga

Motherhood and Meditation

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Melody Hansen

  As a new mom this year, I’ve noticed many changes in my spiritual practices. For one thing, there seems to be less time to do them! “Free time” is when our baby goes to sleep (for however long that … Continue reading →

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Prenatal Yoga: A Visualization for Expectant Mothers

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Melody Hansen

  Yoga, as many people have experienced, can be much more than just a physical practice. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to tune into Spirit, particularly in the aspect of Divine Mother when preparing for motherhood. Divine Mother … Continue reading →

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Positive Attitude for Birth

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Melody Hansen

  While I was pregnant, I remember nervously thinking about my approaching due date. I had many concerns about giving birth, and my mental outlook of the upcoming event was based in doubt and fear. Will I really have to … Continue reading →

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Prenatal Yoga Tips on Meditation

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Nicole DeAvilla

Anyone can receive many benefits from meditation during pregnancy, and all of those benefits—calmness, communion, centeredness and more—are especially important at this special time in life. Meditation practice can help you get through, not only the challenges of pregnancy, but … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Improving Posture during Pregnancy

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Melody Hansen

Posture awareness practiced regularly during pregnancy can help reduce many physical discomforts. The female body, in a very short time frame, will undergo drastic changes in every bodily system. Our bodies have the incredible capability of adapting to these changes … Continue reading →

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Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News? Part 2

Posted on June 21, 2006 by Nicole DeAvilla

In Part 1 of this article Nicole discussed how to handle three “prenatal situations” that you might encounter in your teaching: (1) a new, pregnant student drops into your general yoga class, (2) a pregnant student and her pregnant friends … Continue reading →

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Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News? Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2005 by Nicole DeAvilla

Read Part 2. It’s in the news: prenatal yoga is a great choice for mothers-to-be. Researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, and Gunasheela Surgical and Maternity Hospital in Bangalore, India collaborated on a research project (published in The … Continue reading →

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