Prenatal Yoga

What is Prenatal Yoga?

During pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts forward, straining the back muscles and rounding the shoulders, causing back pain and other problems. The muscles along the core become lengthened and weakened, the pelvic floor is asked to carry increasingly greater amounts of weight, and breathing dynamics change as the diaphragm gets moved upwards.

This gentle yoga class strengthens and stretches key muscle groups to support your growing body and focuses on postural alignment to counteract the center of gravity shifting forward. It includes breathing, core, and pelvic floor exercises, which will be very helpful during labor and are crucial for women's health. This practice can support healthy hormone production, alleviate aches and pains, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Where are sessions held?

Serenity Roots Yoga & Wellness Center, 8950 Lavelle Rd. Athens, OH, 45701

Or, online through Zoom. If an online session is needed, schedule as normal and call/text 740-586-4181 or email traumasensitiveyogaproject@gmail.com to let me know it is an online session.

I can also travel locally with no additional pay, or out of town with pay, if needed.

What if I need a time that isn't listed?

If you need a time that isn't listed, feel free to call/text 740-586-4181 or email traumasensitiveyogaproject@gmail.com and we can work something out.

What can I expect after signing up?

After signing up, you'll be emailed a questionnaire. It is optional, but the more information I have, the better I am able to design a practice that can best suit your specific needs.

The first session involves a consultation, and then we can begin the practice. Subsequent sessions can be the same or modified as needed.