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Level 1/2
60 min

Pre & Post Natal Flow

Pre/Post Natal | By Elena Brower on Jan 31 2012
A unique practice that addresses BOTH pre-natal and post-natal needs. This well-rounded sequence incorporates grounding hip openers, sun salutations, standing poses, a handful of safe, spacious twists and meditation, all with modifications for pregnancy as well as ideas for strengthening post-natal practice that serve all phases of the process. Create space in your body and honour your upbringing as a way to move forward in your parenting.

Description

A unique practice that addresses BOTH pre-natal and post-natal needs. This well-rounded sequence incorporates grounding hip openers, sun salutations, standing poses, a handful of safe, spacious twists and meditation, all with modifications for pregnancy as well as ideas for strengthening post-natal practice that serve all phases of the process. Create space in your body and honour your upbringing as a way to move forward in your parenting.

Comments

  • Jessica von Borstel     Apr 5th, 2013
    Thank you Elena! I am only 6 weeks pregnant but felt soothing and replenishing. This is my first pregnancy and I was wondering if you or anyone could recommend any yoga for pregnancy books?? Or any books that will help me on this new journey! Thank you! :-)
  • Melissa Boone Osburn     Jan 2nd, 2013
    Thank you Elena! I needed your soothing practice today. With only 3 1/2 weeks left of this pregnancy, I am nervous, anxious and sometimes moody so this practice helped me tremendously. Much love to you!
  • Julie Cassetta     Oct 27th, 2012
    Thank you so much for the positive meditative reminders I so needed today. Your words put me back in the space I need to be. Thank you.
  • Andrea Paszana     Sep 22nd, 2012
    This practice is truly a blessing to both mother and child, thank you!
  • sonja gleeson     Aug 16th, 2012
    At 29 weeks pregnant this practice was a blissful experience. The pacing and tone resonated perfectly with where I am physically and emotionally today. I feel celebrated and supported, thank you!
  • Robyn Thayer     May 20th, 2012
    Hi Elena, I am now 9 weeks postpartum and I really loved this practice. It was interesting to reflect on having done it at 34 weeks (see comment below) and now to find space in this new body of mine that is not new like a shiny new car, rather it is something worn and useful and made stronger through all its surrender and release. A foreign territory for sure and so lovely to explore through your prompts. Thanks bunches.
  • Samantha Miller     May 2nd, 2012
    thanks elena...loving your depth...enjoying many of your classes post-partum and living and teaching in colombia...thanks for all you have experienced and continue to share with us.
  • Kate Stilo     Apr 10th, 2012
    Thankyou Elena, I feel amazing. I'm 7 weeks post and this was the perfect pace for me. I need the time to feel my new body and understand what it can and can't do. My eyes feel bright for the first time in 7 weeks. Much gratitude.
  • Julie Schoen     Apr 9th, 2012
    Wonderful class! I'm 26 weeks and have been practicing this class for the past month or two. I love the peace and space that is created throughout the 60 minutes and I enjoy your guidance to modify poses and sequences tremendously. Amazingly beneficial! Thank you, thank you
  • Julie Schoen     Apr 9th, 2012
    Wonderful class! I'm 26 weeks and have been practicing this class for the past month or two. I love the peace and space that is created throughout the 60 minutes and I enjoy your guidance to modify poses and sequences tremendously. Amazingly beneficial! Thank you, thank you
  • Amy Bell     Apr 4th, 2012
    I love this, I have been doing it religiously throughout my pregnancy. I'm 33 weeks now and think it's the only thing keeping me moving! I definatley dont see a problem with it being mixed with post-natal. Thank you!
  • Jacqueline Kilzer     Mar 30th, 2012
    Love this practice! Just what we needed, and I am looking forward to continuing this work post-natal as well. Thank you, Elena!
  • Miranda Engstrom     Mar 3rd, 2012
    Beautiful practice, thank you Elena. My son arrived home just as I lay down at the end...perfect timing for me to enjoy the gift that this practice was all about...my beautiful 2year old boy!
  • Jessica Erickson     Feb 24th, 2012
    Awesome! Im 24 weeks and that was just what I was needing... Love making space in my body for my baby and for myself.. great class!
  • Jessica Jessica     Feb 15th, 2012
    Great class Elena. I would love to connect the UPA's more to pregnancy and post-natal bodies. I am 13 weeks post delivery and enjoyed it as a low key class. Thank you very much.
  • Taylor Pietrobon     Feb 15th, 2012
    Elena: As uncanny as it might be, I took your fertility class one week prior to conception; at 36 weeks this class provides me with the same sense of spaciousness and grounding that I was offered at the beginning of this journey.

    This glass gave me the perfect affirmation of my inner strength and stability; it is soft and reflective with just enough of a challenge to leave me more aware of my baby's house on the days following its practice. The theme of space and honour is held firm throughout; at the end of the closing meditation I felt closer to where I want to be as a parent and human being. Thank you for your creations! So glad to make them a part of my journey!
  • Elena Brower     Feb 9th, 2012
    Great feedback, Robin... i appreciate that. We will keep that in mind!
  • Robyn Thayer     Feb 9th, 2012
    Hi Elena, feedback: I adore your pre-natal vids. and have been using them throughout my pregnancy. I am 34 weeks and tried this one and found it to be too many options that I did not want to use my energy considering. I think combining the two, pre and post, dilutes the potency of the practice. I REALLY love the other 60 minute you recently posted for pre-nat. I could go deeply into wear I am at and stay out of my brain. Hope this helps. Keep up the incredible offerings. LOVE and Gratitude to you.
  • Marion Rehker     Feb 2nd, 2012
    Thank you so much Elena!I am 6mo pregnant and I just adore these pre/post-natal classes. I have been a member of YogaGlo for several years now and never have I appreciated it more than now. It is a rare treat to have such amazing teachers/classes at my fingertips. Thank you all!
  • Lynn Marrin     Feb 1st, 2012
    This was such a sweet post...post-natal practice today on my twins 13th birthday. Such a lovely practice to usher in gratitude and the privilege of this practice as we honor our bodies and our families. Love to you Elena.
    Lynn Marrin
  • Claudia Vargas     Jan 31st, 2012
    balanced and beautiful practice. thanks