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3×60 Min DVD set: Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga for Birth and Postnatal recovery and baby Yoga

Each box contains three DVD’s that present fully integrated and practical yoga instructions for the whole of pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery with baby up to eight months. Developed and presented by renowned pregnancy yoga expert, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and features demonstrations by yoga mothers and yoga babies from Sitaram yoga classes with a focus on student experience and plenty of clear close ups to show you what to do and lots of helpful modifications to keep everything comfortable. Suitable for women new to yoga and also for more experienced practitioners looking for an inspiring approach to some of the less taught aspects of pregnancy yoga.

Disc 1. Pregnancy Yoga

A holistic approach to pregnancy yoga. With a focus on relaxation and breathing, the use of sound and gentle movement, this disk offers mothers-to-be the opportunity to partake in accessible pregnancy yoga in the comfort of their own homes. Each DVD provides clear instruction for you to follow at home. The DVD is structured so that if you view it straight through you will get a full “class” experience. If you want a shorter practice, you can simply go straight to the most appropriate section. For instance, use calming and centering if you want a short, quiet practice.

Pregnancy Yoga Sections:

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Stretching and Lengthening
3. Calming and Centering
4. Energising Revitaliser
5. Flowing Movements
6. Meditation and Baby Nurture
7. Deep Relaxation

Disc 2. Yoga for Birth

With a focus on the importance and role of relaxation and breathing techniques, this disk allows pregnant mother’s to practise yoga techniques that may be especially helpful during labour.

Yoga for Birth Sections:

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Resting and Breathing
3. Standing and Walking Relaxation
4. Getting Up and Down
5. Practice Contractions
6. Birthing Breath and Pelvic Floor
7. Birthing Positions
8. Breathing Together
9. Deep Relaxation Soundtrack

Disc 3. Postnatal recovery and baby Yoga

Practical yoga to help with postnatal recovery, while offering a fun and interactive way to connect with your new baby. For babies up to 8 months. With a focus on student experience, there are plenty of close ups to show you what to do. The disk can be viewed through as a “class”, or individual sections may be accessed as required. For instance, baby salutes are a quick and fun way to connect with your baby.

Postnatal with Baby Yoga Sections:

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Baby Salutes
3. Baby Knee Bends and Pelvic Circles
4. Cat stretches for Mum
5. Pelvic Floor Exercises
6. Standing, Walking and Carrying
7. Sitting Exercises for Mum with Baby
8. Sonic Massage
9. Relaxation, Breathing and Feeding