• Improves flexibility with stretching poses and tones the muscles by using your own body weight as resistance in holding the pose for a length of time
• Promotes detoxification of the body by improving blood circulation during the length of the class.
• Lubricates the joints with the harmony of motion during poses and massages the internal organs.
• Relieves discomfort with headaches, backaches, arthritis, PMS and hypertension
• Promotes relaxation by soothing the nervous system
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Gives clarity to the mind to improve mental acuity and repel negative thoughts
• Has been found to shorten labor and allow women to focus on their breathing throughout contractions.

In short yoga can improve the quality of your life and allows one to become in tune with their body which is very useful in our busy, come-and-go lives!

Read more at this article:  http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/pregnancy_yoga_003738.htm

Exercise Tips & Guidelines

• Didn’t exercise regularly before pregnancy?  Don’t worry!  Start gradually and you can build up to a longer workout and more often throughout the week.
• Drink plenty of water or sports beverages with electrolytes to prevent dehydration and overheating.
• If you are not feeling well for whatever reason, skip your exercise regimen for the day.
• Pay attention to what your body is telling you; there is no need to overwork or overstrain your body.
• Remember to talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Ready, Set, Go!

All you need for yoga are comfy clothes and a mat.  Your first class is complimentary, so come try it out and check out our selection of goodies in our store!

In-store Products:

The Motherhood Center has different types of mats in a wide variety of colors.  You can even purchase the balls that are used in the classes. 

• Mats
• Mat carriers
• Physio Balls

The Gift of Yoga:

Want to share yoga with friends?  Need a Baby Shower gift in a hurry?  You can purchase our 5, 10 and 20 class passes with our TMC gift certificates!  We also have passes with a combination of Massage or Education Classes.

What is Yoga?

Yoga means “union” in Sanskrit and dates back 5,000 years to its homeland of India.  Hatha Yoga is the most popular aspect of yoga today.  It is tied to the physical rather than the spiritual by focusing on poses/postures (asanas), cleansing techniques (shodhana) and breath control (pranayama).  Unlike popular exercise fads of the past, such as aerobics and tae-bo, yoga is akin to a calming mental tonic while at the same time improving the strength and flexibility of the body.