Françoise Barbira Freedman
Synopsis
Yoga provides a multitude of physical and emotional benefits that can enhance and facilitate the whole experience of pregnancy bith and parenting. This guide identifies the real advantages of yoga for mother and baby. Step-by-step yoga postures are specially adapted for each trimester, with simple breathing exercises, showing how it is possible to give birth ‘lightly’, with minimum strain. Unique yoga and relaxation techniques help to develop shared well being from conception to 16 weeks after birth, and to help mothers to heal after labour. Written by Françoise Barbira Freedman, medical anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, mother of four and founder of Birthlight, and organisation that promotes a sensitive approach to pregnancy, birth and babies through yoga, this book is a light and lucid practical guide for this special time, with lovely photos of mothers to aid in moving through each sequence.
Product Details
- Paperback 160 pages (June 3, 2004)
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
- Language: English
- ISBN: 1405300566
Reviews from amazon.co.uk
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, June 9, 2004
Reviewer: catyoga4 from Midlands, UK
All Françoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow.
The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality.
I can't recommend this book enough!