Prenatal Yoga NJ - Premier Pilates & Yoga offers Prenatal Yoga Workshops by instructors specifically certified to teach Prenatal Yoga in NJ. We work with each client on helping them keep their health and shape in pregnancy, and regain it after the delivery. We are the premier resource on Prenatal Yoga in NJ and we hope you enjoy this page.

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    Prenatal Yoga is one of the most popular ways for pregnant women to bring their body, mind, and spirit together as they prepare to introduce a new life into this world.

    Prenatal Yoga gently takes a pregnant woman through preparation for childbirth with the assumption that labor is the most important marathon she will ever participate in. We work on breathing for optimal relaxation and awareness, strengthening the abdomen and legs in preparation for labor, strengthening the arms and upper body in preparation for post-natal period -- supporting the baby during nursing as well as carrying the baby around. Finally, we work on flexibility and vitality in the pelvic floor to ease the birthing process.

Front page of the "On The Run" Section
in the Courier News from
September 25th, '05      

Read the Courier News article on Prenatal Yoga, a popular option at our studio. Click here or on the picture to the right to read the full article and see some of our lovely pregnant Yoginis.

     The next 6-week Prenatal Yoga Workshop is scheduled to begin shortly.  For more information regarding Prenatal Yoga, please call our studio or check out our Prenatal Yoga section of the website. 

Registration is starting now and the space is always limited.

2. Do I have my doctor’s blessing to start a prenatal yoga class?
      This is a pre-requisite in our studio. It’s always important to check with your doctor before you begin a new exercise program. Nine times out of ten, they’ll encourage you.

3. Is the instructor teaching the course specifically
trained to teach Prenatal Yoga?
     This is especially important, as the pregnant woman’s needs are quite different from most other people frequenting yoga studios. Do your homework. There is a difference between having an instructor who ‘sort of’ knows what you can do with a pregnant woman and one who is 100 percent sure.

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     A lot of the women notice that it is difficult to regain their pre-pregnancy shape. This is partly due to the fact that a lot of women gain more than the recommended 20-30 pounds during their pregnancies. Regular Yoga practice, along with proper nutrition, can help keep the pregnancy weight gain within the recommended range.

     Prenatal Yoga also addresses the common issues affecting women’s bodies during pregnancy: low back pain, sciatica, shortness of breath, leg swelling, and anxiety.

     Our pregnant Yoginis perform exercises that stretch and strengthen their musculature, promote circulation and improve breathing. They share in the experience of the other mothers-to-be. By breathing properly, strengthening their back muscles and by understanding their bodies better, these strong women are more effectively able to push during the delivery or to recover after a caesarian section. Their improved body-awareness serves them well in the postnatal period as their bodies begin to change once again.

2. Mood Moderation
     Yoga’s emphasis on breathing and moving simultaneously helps you breathe more deeply. For most women, this triggers the feeling of deep relaxation and well-being. A calmer and more relaxed you, creates a calmer and more relaxed environment for your baby... and your husband!

3. Moral Support
     Joining other women in a pre- or postnatal yoga class is a great way to make new friends, all of whom are facing the same changes you are. Even if you prefer to practice at home, an occasional class at the studio lets you tap into this support network.