• Starting or maintaining a yoga practice during this special time can be wonderfully beneficial, as it really can help prepare you for childbirth. Designed to relieve the added stress and tension the body takes on during pregnancy, this class will mentally and physically help prepare you for labor and motherhood. We will focus on breathing and the powerful mind-body connection while going through a wonderful series of seated and standing postures geared specifically for pregnancy. This class is appropriate for the seasoned yogini or those just coming to yoga for the first time during their pregnancy.
• Releasing Your Fears

Sit upright with your feet on the floor and close your eyes. Take some nice, slow, deep breaths… Now bring your awareness to your feet touching the ground. Imagine, that all the tension of your day turns to liquid, and flows down, from the top of your head, down your shoulders, past your elbows, out through your fingertips, down your torso, down your belly and hips, down your legs, and out through your feet into the floor. Now imagine a bright presence in front of you. This can be anything you consider Divine. (God, Mother Earth, The Universe, etc.) Try and remember all the things you have been worrying about, all of your fears and anxieties. Things you have no control over. Now I want you to imagine that you are holding them in your hands. They can take whatever shape you like. A handful of words, static electricity, anything you like. Once they are all in your hands, I want you to hand them over to the Powers that Be. Let them go with your blessing, and take a deep cleansing breath. Feel the divine presence taking all of your fears and replacing it with love, wisdom and peace. Stay in this place as long as you want. When you are ready, take a deep breathe… Wiggle your fingers and toes… And open your eyes. Written by: Sarah Sorvillo