Pilates & Yoga for Pregnancy - DVDs Videos & Books

Prenatal Yoga

Deepen and enhance the most profound time in a woman's life with the gentle and easy-to-follow techniques of Prenatal Yoga. Long-time yoga teacher Shiva Rea guides this unique series of stretches and strength-building exercises that help increase energy and stamina, and develop concentration to assist during labor and delivery.
This unique workout includes three levels of modification appropriate for each trimester. Any level practitioner can begin to experience a radiant pregnancy with this yoga workout.

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Great Expectations - Lisa Westlake

Great Expectations is a specific program, suitable for all stages of pregnancy and early motherhood. The focus is on appropriate, effective exercise with extra care given to vulnerable areas such as you lower back.

This unique pre-natal exercise video uses the fitball to provide low impact alternatives and facilitate muscle strengthening, including particularly important areas such as the pelvic floor and deep abdominals.

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Prenatal Pilates on the Ball

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Learn exercises and tips from Master Instructor Trainer PJ O'Clair on how to support your changing body and build upper body strength using the versatile Stability Ball and Flex-Band so you look and feel your fittest.

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Safe Yoga For Mothers To Be

Yoga modified to be used during pregnancy is one of the best ways to prepare youself for labour and childbirth. It will increase your energy, improve your circulation, open up the pelvis, and help your baby find the best possible position for birth.

Most of all it will provide you with all the confidence you need so when you go into labour you remain calm and in control. You'll be able to focus inward on the movement of the baby, let go of fear, and experience the joy of childbirth.

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Inner Light - Riley Lee CD

To the Zen monks the "Shakuhachi Flute" is a spiritual instrument because it calms the body and the mind.

This meditative piece of music will relax anyone who listens to it especially Mothers-To-Be and their baby. It'll keep you connected through movement and sound, day or night, whenever the music is played.

Use it during labor and you'll be able to focus inward on the movement of the baby. Your baby will feel secure hearing the familiar, soothing sound and together you will let go of fear and experience the joy of childbirth.

Play it after baby is born. Baby will remember the gentle rocking motion of your tummy before birth and fall asleep feeling safe, secure and loved.

This is the soundtrack underscoring the above DVD Safe Yoga For Mothers To Be.

Pregi-lates PTV

Pilates is the absolute best strengthening and structural conditioning you can give your body when you are planning, or carrying a baby. These classes are designed to build a powerful pelvic floor, alleviate back and hip pain and prevent strain or injuries.
The structural alignment and breathing control learned here will be your favourite friend in the delivery room! In addition they will help control that extra weight and maintain great muscle tone.. And YES whip you back into shape after the big event!

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PreggiBellies

Suitable for women of all fitness levels from pre-pregnancy to delivery, this exercise program for pregnancy utilises mediBall for an all round cardiovascular and strength workout.

DVD - Approx 60minutes.

Prenatal Pilates on Equipment

Using different equipment like the Cadillac, Chair and V2 Max Plus Reformer, learn exercises and tips on how to help expectant moms prepare for childbirth by minimizing discomfort and maximizing mobility to prevent injury.

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Pilates for Pregnancy - Lynne Robinson

Lynne Robinson's Pilates for Pregnancy has been designed specifically for women to prepare for this major life event during and post pregnancy. Throughout pregnancy, it is important to continue strengthening and rebalancing the muscles around the joints - trying to centre the body as it goes through postural changes.

Lynne's programme is a safe and effective approach to exercise for pregnant women to assist with breathing, body alignment and to recover body shape and toning after birth.

Back pain is a common side effect of pregnancy. Unless the abdominal muscles, pelvis and spine are strengthened, problems with the back can occur. Pilates will not only improve postural alignment, but it will also assist during labour, delivery and recovery.

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Postnatal Yoga - Shiva Rea

Postnatal Yoga is designed to support you in recovery from the physical, emotional and spiritual stresses of giving birth, and to empower your daily life as the mother of a newborn.

Includes Three Progressive Sequences: Center your awareness as you rebuild pelvic muscles and abdominals. Strengthen abs and lower back, open hips and stabilize spine and Maintain balance while creating power in legs and lower body

DVD- Approx 60minutes

Calm Om Yoga - Mother & Baby

A yoga sequence designed for mother & baby. The perfect DVD for any new or expectant mother. Calm Om Yoga details a safe, effective, and easy-to-follow yoga practice designed especially for new mothers and their babies. It shows ways for you to regain strength and flexibility and to bond with your baby in an enjoyable way.

Now that pregnancy is over you can get back into shape and enjoy close, meaningful interaction with your baby. Calm Om Yoga teaches you a dynamic and nurturing yoga practice that you can do with your child, anytime and anywhere.

Features
Full mother & baby sequence
 Shortened mother & baby session
 Just for mums
 Just for baby
 Guided relaxation

DVD - Approx 90minutes