Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: Stay Strong, Supported, and Stress-free - Francoise Barbira Freedman (Paperback) 03-12-2020
DK brings you an all-encompassing yoga guide for pregnancy, birth and beyond! Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, but we understand that it can be challenging to keep your body nurtured and supported throughout this journey. Don't worry, DK has got you covered! This practical step-by-step photographic guide to yoga includes poses specifically chosen to support you safely throughout your pregnancy and the first few months following birth. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, you can explore adaptable variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits whilst pregnant, with poses especially adapted to suit each trimester of your pregnancy. Inside the pages of this in-depth yoga book for mums, you'll discover: -Step-by-step classic yoga postures tailored to each trimester -Summary of the key advantages of yoga for mother and baby -Includes breathing and body awareness exercises to encourage easier childbirth -Features relaxation exercises to take you as far as 16th week after birth Recent studies suggest there are great health benefits to practicing yoga during pregnancy, including reducing anxiety and stress in mothers, as well as a reduction in the pain of labour. Discover all that this prenatal yoga book has to offer. Packed with up-to-date research alongside safe, strengthening and supportive sequences to guide you through your pregnancy journey, this is a must-have volume for expectant mothers keen to stay fit and supported throughout pregnancy, women who want to explore the benefits of doing yoga with their babies, or even mums-to-be experiencing any one of the common ailments of pregnancy, such as backache and are looking to remedy them naturally. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So with Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by your side, we assure you will feel safe and supported during this special time in your life, as you count down the days to your new arrival!