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Prenatal and post partum classes:
The pregnancy and postpartum are specialized fitness programs, one to prepare the body for labor and delivery and the other to aid postpartum recovery. In class we will use yoga asana's (yoga postures) in combination with the stability balls to create strength and stamina for this special population.

The prenatal class will focus on opening and releasing within the body. During pregnancy the body is soft and supple due to the hormonal and uterine/fetal growth influences.

In the postpartum classes we will work on closing and toning the body after the birth. Mothers should come with their babies.

 

See below for more detailed information on each class:
 

Prenatal Fitness Courses

Times:   Call Saskia at 339-219-3041 for information and reservations.

Fee: Inclusive course price from pregnancy to birth -- $355.00. Single. (If further along in pregnancy, you may purchase blocks of 4 or 8 classes -- see Fee Schedule). 

Saskia has taught prenatal yoga since 2005. Her classes offer a unique blend of yoga asana (yoga postures), restorative yoga and working with a stability ball, all of these aspects are worked into class to help the prenatal mother prepare for labor and the birth of her child.

The yoga asana’s help to strengthen and stabilize the body allowing the mother to feel her strength and potential in each of the postures, releasing tension in the body, while alleviating common pregnancy aches and pains.
The restorative yoga is a key component for the preparation of the labor, so that the mother to be can truly relax and rest between surges during the early stages of labor and beyond!
Time during labor is essential for the body as:
• the cervix needs to ripen
• the hormones need time to kick in
• the baby needs time & space to maneuver towards the birth canal
• the laboring woman needs time to go into a laboring mind

Each mother is going to have her own individual experience of labor and the length of labor is always unknown, knowing a variation of postures which are comfortable, soothing and familiar to the mother can be very helpful, through this process.
Stability balls are a wonderful tool for prenatal, postnatal and of course during labor itself, and may hospitals have them available in the birthing rooms as well. We will use them in class to allow for opening in the hips, spine and pelvis.

This class is for students new and familiar to yoga, it is designed to help build a deeper connection with your magnificent pregnant body during this time of great change.
"I look forward to having you join me during this sacred time!" Saskia

For maximum benefit we recommend reserving your course as soon as possible after discovery of pregnancy. Call Saskia at 339-219-3041 for information and reservations.

Postpartum Fitness and Rehabilitation Courses

Studio OM, now offers a postpartum program for mothers with their babies from birth to 7 months, one class a week with recommended exercises and practice periods to do at home.   

Times:   Call Saskia at 339-219-3041 for information and reservations.

Fees:  Optimum period of the course is from birth to seven months. For most mothers, the most economic answer is to purchase classes in blocks of 4 or 8 (see fee schedule).

Post partum exercises are one of the most important areas of women’s health today. If left to the traditional six weeks after birth without any rehab, a post partum body is set up for problems later in life. It is wise to take this body and restore its function as soon as possible. Exercises that have been taught in the prenatal class can be practiced within hours of birth.

The postpartum fitness program is a gentle, safe, fun, yet challenging way to bring the postpartum body back into shape. The classes made up of yoga asana's (yoga postures) and are done on stability balls to create strength and stamina for this special population.

In the postpartum rehabilitation program we will work on closing and toning the body after the birth. These exercises will stabilize and strengthen the body. We are not looking to lose weight and returning to running or aerobic routine. These will come later when the body is able to deal with the impact. For now, no impact on the pelvic floor and joints is our main aim.

If this time is used correctly, you will emerge with a body that is stronger, more stable and better aligned than before pregnancy. What more could you ask for?

Before resuming any exercise program we need to rehabilitate three major areas post partum. These are the pelvic floor, the abdominal muscles and the spine, basically what is known as the core. These areas need to be strengthened and stabilized.

Cesarean births may also participate in this program with a doctor’s approval.

Call Saskia at 339-219-3041 for information and remember, your baby comes too!

 

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More information? Email:
 saskia@studio-om.com

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