Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

by Freedman, Francoise Barbira

• ISBN13: 9780789496942
• ISBN10: 0789496941
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-17
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

With step-by-step photos of classic yoga postures especially adapted for each trimester, this book demonstrates how the regular practice of yoga provides many physical and emotional benefits that can enhance the whole experience of parenting. Featuring a unique section of special yoga and relaxation exercises to do with or without the baby up to 16 weeks after birth, Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyondis the only book that identifies the real benefits of yoga for both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Author Biography

Fran+ºoise Barbira Freedman is a medical anthropologist and yoga teacher, as well as a frequent lecturer on midwifery and women's health. Her pioneering interest in pregnancy and childbirth stems from her early anthropological studies in the Amazon. She has written a number of books on prenatal yoga, and is the founder of Birthlight, a charitable trust dedicated to promoting a sensitive approach to pregnancy, birth, and babies. She has four children.

Table of Contents

Yoga Foundations	6	(12)
Why yoga in pregnancy?	8	(2)
Stages of pregnancy	10	(2)
Foundations of practice	12	(4)
How to use this book	16	(2)
Early Pregnancy	18	(22)
Basic pelvic alignment	20	(2)
Spinal rolls	22	(2)
The Thunderbolt	24	(2)
Easy Triangle	26	(2)
Adapted Shoulder stands	28	(2)
Shoulder stretches	30	(2)
Sitting stretches	32	(2)
Breath & awareness	34	(2)
Relax, open, nurture	36	(2)
Special applications	38	(2)
Mid-Pregnancy	40	(54)
Alignment of spine	42	(2)
Sun salutation	44	(4)
Standing twists	48	(2)
Easy Triangle to Moon	50	(2)
Advanced Triangle to Moon	52	(2)
Easy Archer to Warrior	54	(2)
Advanced Archer to Warrior	56	(4)
Tree pose	60	(2)
Standing Hip openers	62	(2)
Strong Centering poses	64	(2)
Easy Kneeling stretches	66	(2)
Dynamic Kneeling stretches	68	(2)
Advanced Kneeling stretches	70	(2)
Sitting chair stretches	72	(2)
Sitting stretches	74	(2)
Wide-open stretches	76	(2)
From sitting to standing	78	(2)
Pelvic floor stretches	80	(2)
Breath & awareness	82	(2)
Breathing techniques	84	(2)
Active relaxation	86	(2)
Relaxation	88	(2)
Special applications	90	(4)
Late Pregnancy	94	(30)
Alignment of spine	96	(2)
Sun salutation	98	(4)
Circular stretches	102	(2)
Warrior to Wall	104	(2)
Yoga dances	106	(2)
Sitting stretches	108	(2)
Wide Kneeling stretches	110	(2)
Yoga for better sleep	112	(2)
Stretching for birth	114	(2)
Birthing visualization	116	(2)
Yoga for labor	118	(2)
Special applications	120	(4)
Postnatal Yoga	124	(32)
Comfortable breastfeeding	126	(2)
Abdominal stretches	128	(2)
Gentle Back stretches	130	(2)
Sitting twists	132	(2)
Kneeling stretches	134	(2)
Relaxation	136	(2)
Standing tall	138	(2)
Kneeling Sun salutation	140	(2)
Standing Sun salutation	142	(4)
Relaxation	146	(2)
Standing Forward bend	148	(2)
Twists & bends	150	(2)
Rolling Plow	152	(2)
Special applications	154	(2)
Glossary	156	(1)
Useful addresses & websites	157	(1)
Index	158	(2)
Acknowledgments	160