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Prenatal Yoga….

A HUGE thank you to Amanda Steadman from the Yoga Pagoda for investing her time and expertise in  introducing

Our PiPP (Partners in Pregnancy and Parenting) Mom’s to the benefits of gentle prenatal yoga!

All the Mama’s to be explored the stress reducing benefits of breathing…

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…Gentle body opening stretches.

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And learning some phenomenal tools to  de-stress, relax,

and focus on their baby,

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Many studies show that practicing yoga (or engaging in other exercise) can:

  • Improve sleep
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth
  • Decrease lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath
  • Decrease the risk of preterm labor and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Prenatal yoga can also help you meet and bond with other pregnant women and prepare for the challenges of being a new parent!

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Yoga Pagoda and Living Yoga  in Vero Beach encourage pregnant  Mom’s

to come to their Yoga classes.

Be looking for more introductory classes

to be offered through Partner’s in Pregnancy and Parenting!

 

Next week

Breastfeeding and understanding babies early cues!

Tuesday November 5th  5:30 at Partners

Bring a partner…bring a friend!

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