Yoga for pregnancy

A local yoga teacher is encouraging expectant mothers to take pregnancy yoga classes.

Helen MacNair from Bella Rose Yoga in Woy Woy said the classes were specifically designed for pregnancy to prepare the body and mind of mothers-to-be.

"Pregnancy and post natal yoga classes are increasingly popular and highly recommended by midwives," Ms MacNair said.

"The informative classes at the Peninsula Yoga centre in Woy Woy are very friendly and relaxed and offer a place to meet and chat.

"The yoga is gentle and adapted to suit the needs of the group in each class - lots of relaxation, gentle stretching and ideas for the birth, positions and breathing techniques.

"Post natal classes are for mums and their new babies too and are informal and sociable. "There are also regular birth rehearsal workshops so that birth partners can learn new techniques and ideas for their birth and so support their partners more effectively."

Ms MacNair said the pregnancy classes aimed to practice yoga with all the benefits that it brings and to empower women with information, techniques and the sense that they are perfectly designed and capable of giving birth and being a mother.

For more information on local pregnancy and post natal services visit www.bellaroseyoga.com

Press release, 23 Oct 2008 Helen MacNair, Bella Rose Yoga