Prenatal Yoga

Come join Portland’s popular prenatal yoga program and enjoy yoga asanas that specifically address the shifting shape and unique needs of your changing body. In addition, you’ll learn breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that will help you feel better now and prepare you for labor and delivery. Prenatal yoga will promote a deeper connection with your baby and help you discover your own inner well-being. These classes are suitable for beginners as well as women who already have an active yoga practice.

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Prenatal yoga DVDs & CD created by teachers and students at The Movement Center just for you. prenatal DVD
Named a 2006 Editors Pick by Fit Pregnancy magazine!

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Here’s what some Yoga During Pregnancy students have said:

"The physical benefits were obvious. It really helped for the aches and back pains. But more than anything I loved the feeling after yoga practice of well being and inner peacefulness."—Guri Skare, mother of Kristian

"Learning about breathing helped me in labor and delivery…It is wonderful for your body, mind and soul. It is another great way to get in touch with your baby."—Erin Collier, mother of Reed

"While I thought that the classes were preparation for labor, in fact, they were really critical to my sanity during pregnancy. I could count on feeling better!"—Susan Shugerman, mother of Roby

"Yoga made me feel good! It lessened my symptoms, increased my mobility, and got me in touch with my babies. The techniques were also very helpful in labor and delivery."—Vicki Karlin, mother of twins Erika and Jacob

"Yoga class was a very special gift to myself and helped me to focus on my changing role."—Cindi Carrell, mother of Jackson

When should I start doing prenatal yoga?

The earlier you begin your yoga practice, the sooner you can experience the benefits. We recommend beginning as early as you feel ready (often this is after the first trimester) and continuing right through to the end, but it's also okay to begin as late as the seventh month.


You can read more about our prenatal yoga program and our prenatal yoga DVDs online:


In "Fit Pregnancy" magazine: www.fitpregnancy.com/fitness/664

In "Northwest Baby and Child":http://www.nwbaby.com/archive/2005/september2005/s2.html

In Jennifer Stup’s "Belly Blog": http://www.bellyblog.blogs.pennlive.com/default.asp?item=197816