Yoga for Pregnancy & Birth: A Guide for Yoga Teachers

Written for yoga teachers by an experienced prenatal yoga teacher, this one of a kind manual offers guidance specifically designed for yoga teachers to support pregnant yoga students. A must for every yoga teacher’s library, whether you are planning to become a prenatal yoga teacher or simply want to know how to safely teach to pregnant students, this book is for you.This clear and concise guide offers: yoga sequences, guided meditations and pranayama for pregnant students. Poses to avoid or modify during each trimester. Detailed pictures and descriptions of prenatal yoga poses. Instructions for integrating pregnant students into regular yoga classes. An overview of the changes to the pregnant body by trimester with an eye to their impact on the yoga practice. Ways in which yoga can support labor and birth. Common pregnancy complaints and yoga tips for addressing them. Guidelines for creating a prenatal yoga class.Written in inclusive language with an eye to trauma informed teaching, this essential guide will outline everything you need to know to safely and confidently work with the growing prenatal yoga population. Read more