Congratulations, mama-to-be! You’re embarking on an incredible adventure – creating life! This exciting time can also come with a million questions in your head. What should I eat? How can I stay calm? Will I ever sleep again? Take a deep breath, mama!, You have got this! Here’s a compassionate guide to cultivating a calm and healthy pregnancy.

Imagine prenatal yoga as your second mother, empowering you through each trimester. But did you know it can be tailored to your specific needs? Here’s the secret sauce from one mama1 to another: the 3S approach!

First Trimester: Sthira (Stability) is Key During this trimester, your body is adjusting to a new normal. With a symphony of hormones in the body, you might feel fatigue, nauseous and tired. Prenatal yoga focused on creating Sthira in body can promote stability and balance. Think gentle stretches, standing postures to strengthen your legs, and core work to support your growing belly. Want to see some examples of these asanas? Check out my #PrenatalYogaFlows on Instagram!

Second Trimester: Building Shakti (Strength) for What’s to Come

This is the where major organ development of your baby happens and as your baby grows, your body needs more strength. You must focus on practicing prenatal yoga to build strength for major muscle groups like hips, legs, and arms, preparing you for childbirth.

Third Trimester: Creating Space for Your Miracle

During this critical period of pregnancy, both the expectant mother and her growing baby undergo significant adjustments as they adapt to the confines of the womb. It is essential to create an environment that allows the baby to move freely and comfortably. A thoughtfully designed prenatal yoga class can work wonders in providing much-needed comfort

Garbhasanskar: An Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mamas

Have you heard of Garbhasanskar? This beautiful Indian tradition focuses on creating a positive and nurturing environment for the developing baby. Garbhsanskar goes beyond just physical aspect of this pregnancy journey but also focuses on emotional, psychological and physiological aspects.

While prenatal yoga and meditation is central to Garbhsanskar practices, this ancient wisdom also emphasizes on a balanced diet (fresh, pure and prana-enhacing foods), techniques like visualizations, mantra chanting, postive affirmation and importance of a happy environment for the pregnant mama. These practices not only focuses on baby but also on the mama-to-be, thus it can contribute to a calm and healthy pregnancy.

Remember Mama, Small changes can make a big difference in your pregnancy journey Ready to Find Your Calm & Build Strength? Let’s Connect!