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What services do you offer?
I offer private and group yoga sessions specializing in gentle, vinyasa, and prenatal yoga flows.
Check out the Services Tab to get more details on each session.
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What’s the difference between Asana & Prenatal?
Asana is Sanskrit for the movement and poses. It is only 1 of the 8 limbs of yoga.
Prenatal yoga is a specific type of Asana that supports the changing body during gestation and makes space for baby.
In addition for being mindful of movement, yoga supports the breath Pranayama translates to Life Force
Where are you located?
My private yoga studio space is part of the Valkyrie Society space located at.
1510 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
What are the benefits of Prenatal Yoga?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, during pregnancy, your body goes through many changes, which creates stress on you mentally and physically. A way to maintain a healthy mind and body is prenatal yoga because it focuses on poses for pregnant women, in order to increase strength and flexibility. It also helps pregnant women to develop proper breathing and relaxation techniques for easier and more comfortable labor. There are many benefits because it is a form of exercise that also speaks to your pregnancy wellness.
Improved sleep
Reduced stress
Increased strength, flexibility, and endurance
Decreased lower back pain
Decreased nausea
Decreased carpal tunnel syndrome
Decreased headaches
Reduced risk of preterm labor
Lowered risk of intrauterine growth restriction (a condition that slows the baby’s growth
In addition to the benefits listed, studies have found there is a relationship between prenatal yoga and the reduction of hypertension-related complications, as well as, improvement of fetal outcome.