Yoga for a Healthy Pregnancy

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One
  • Introduction
    • Background to Yoga
    • Different Branches of Hatha Yoga
    • The Journey Begins
    • After Fertilisation
    • Multiple Births
    • Asanas Recommended to Aid Conception
• Lesson Two
  • Pregnancy
    • Some Changes that may Occur during Pregnancy
    • The Pelvic Floor
    • First Trimester Yoga Practice 1
    • First Trimester Yoga Practice 2
    • Postures Not to be Included during Pregnancy
• Lesson Three
  • Adapted Sun Salutation
  • Pranayama
    • Useful Pranayamas to Practise
  • Meditation
    • Techniques
    • Visualisation
  • The Second Trimester
    • Second Trimester Yoga Practice 1
    • Second Trimester Yoga Practice 2
• Lesson Four
  • The Third Trimester
    • Third Trimester Yoga Practice 1
    • Third Trimester Yoga Practice 2
    • Vinyasas (Flowing Sequences)
    • A Relaxation Technique
    • Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)
  • Labour and Birth
    • The Stages of Labour
    • Pranayama during Labour
    • Meditating during Labour
    • Birth Choices
• Lesson Five
  • Further Considerations
    • Diet and Nutrition
    • Required Nutrients
    • Foods to be Avoided
    • The Baby's Lifeline
    • Alcohol, Caffeine and Smoking
    • Massage during Pregnancy
    • Other Forms of Exercise
    • The Chakra System
  • Post-natal
    • First Post-natal Practice
    • Post-natal (6 Weeks) Practice
    • Post-natal (12 Weeks) Practice