Yoga is one the best ways to prepare for labor, delivery and motherhood in general.

The general benefits include, but are not limited to:

1. Stress & Happiness

   • the practice of yoga reduces stress and clears the mind through stretching, breathing and meditating

2. Flexibility & Strength

   • gentle stretching in your current range of motion and challenging muscles within the current level of strength helps to maintain physical fitness and encourages blood circulation for you and baby.

3. Swelling, Inflammation, Immune System

   • flowing exercises that stimulate circulation and movement of the lymphatic system help to reduce swollen feet, ankles, hands and fingers and improves the strength of the immune system for you and baby.

4. Labor

   • Yes, yoga can help to prepare you for labor.  Breathing exercises and tension
     releasing practices leave more oxygen for you and baby. Learn techniques to help move the
     baby down the birth canal and to manage the pain associated with childbirth.

5. Back Pain

   • Reduce or avoid back pain through regular yoga practice and improve posture and the ability to carry the growing weight of your child.

If you have specific questions about your and your pregnancy or would prefer private yoga sessions contact Atlas Studio at 519.240.9642