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I would like to find out more about the online prenatal yoga course. Are the course materials online as well? And we communicate with the instructors via email? how is evaluation done? Thanks

About how many hours does it take to complete the Prenatal Yoga teacher course? Is this Yoga teacher course completely by correspondence?

So the Prenatal course is completely digital? No postage, customs, or other fees, attached? Are there any extra fees?

Prenatal Yoga For A Healthier Birthing Process

By Gunjan Massey

"Congratulations!!!!! You are going to be a mommy soon." What an immense joy I had when heard those words. My brain started racing with anticipation and anxiety. All good food habits and exercise regimes started popping in my head. And then I thought of Yoga. Can yoga help me through all these months? Is there any prenatal yoga posture that can enhance the healthy development of my baby?

We desire to stay in shape even when we are grumpy, nauseated and bloated, seeking ways to accomplish our objective, while keeping the little caterpillar safe in our wombs. We may exercise at the gymnasium or swim in the pool, yet with precautions and feasible posture guidelines, prenatal yoga prepares you for the birth process, in addition to keeping in shape. It has been observed that expecting mothers who had given a shot at prenatal yoga, give birth to healthy and well-developed babies, who in their later years grow up to be well-adjusted human beings.

In the first trimester, inverted yogic postures like Cow pose (Gomukhasana) and Cat pose (Bidalasana) aids in strengthening the abdominal muscle. Meanwhile, Child pose (Balasana) helps in toning the muscles of chest and pelvis for easy childbirth and feeding.

In the second trimester for making birthing easier, hip joints and muscles must be more flexible. Yoga positions like Ardha Chandrasana, Pigeon, Baddha Konasana Warrior II and Triangle, will improve flexibility and consequently easier birth process. In the third trimester practice the birthing breath (deep breathing), take deep breaths through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

During these nine months the body produces relaxin that intends to soften bones and ligaments to accommodate the growing baby. Hence, you're body is vulnerable to wear and tear. Therefore, avoid extreme yogic positions, and if necessary discontinue.