Pregnancy Yoga with Hypnobirthing
Have you been wondering what hypnobirthing is all about? Or practicing hypnobirthing techniques and ready to see them in action? Here are some hypnobirthing videos – do watch them with your birthing partner. You can view more hypnobirthing videos at Joyful Body Birth on Youtube Remember hypnobirthing involves practicing (lots of it!) attending a weekly class gives you Continue reading
Why choose Hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing enables you to work with your body to release fear and negativity, so you can come in to a space that is calm, peaceful and confident. The results speak for themselves from hospitals, midwives, mothers and fathers. Hypnobirthing is fast becoming the chosen and recommended preparation for childbirth. Read our testimonials Continue reading
So, what is pregnancy yoga? And why you should practice.. Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, pregnancy yoga (or prenatal yoga) is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mindful centering and focused breathing. As long as your doctor has given you the green light to stay physically active during pregnancy, yoga is Continue reading
The benefits of yoga are plentiful. Studies prove, practice shows, and history knows that yoga is more than just an exercise class that you struggle to fit into your schedule. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your yoga practice; Come to class free of expectations. Don’t compare or Continue reading
Have you been “programmed” into believing that childbirth equals pain? What happens when you think of something unpleasant or recall a painful experience? You probably tend to tense up, recoil, to screw your face up at the very idea. Why is this? The body is directly responding to the memory or thought by becoming tight Continue reading
Release fear and anxiety with the Access Bars® Access bars® can assist you in releasing the build up of fear and anxiety that can often occur during pregnancy.Each session clears the emotional overwhelm allowing more peace and calm in your mind and body. A Bars session is safe and effective it is ideal for expectant Continue reading
What tips would you give a birthing partner? The following birthing partner tips are from a group of 15 women who had given birth in the past 2 to 4 months. Don’t talk during contractions Don’t take anything she say’s personal Be gentle, kind and keep calm Expect the unexpected Don’t talk about food (go Continue reading
Kegels: Exercises During and After Pregnancy Pelvic floor exercises can lead to a shorter labour and a faster post-birth recovery Passing your baby through your pelvis and into the world is demanding not only on you, but also on your pelvic muscles — which have to stretch to proportions previously unimaginable. So even if you’ve Continue reading
Should you choose Joyful Body YOGA? Joyful Body Yoga is ‘yoga done different’ each class is rich with inspiration and awareness of how you are the effect of your body, your life and your creations. Whether you are choosing a yoga class, an Access Bars therapy or hypnobirthing it is my aim to empower you Continue reading