Prenatal Yoga Program
Why Do Yoga During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women who practice yoga :
- Improve their labour and delivery outcomes
- Reduce their perceived pain, stress, anxiety sleep disturbances
- Lessen their risk of premature birth, and
- Enjoy shorter labor duration
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Program Details
The Prenatal Yoga Program will consist of both strengthening and releasing postures, together with breathing techniques and relaxation time. The intention is to create a practice to nurture and prepare your body through the seasons of pregnancy, and to help you feel good moving your body. Small class sizes will allow for personalized modifications and guidance.
The yoga sessions will take place on Tuesdays, from 4:30-5:30pm at Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre. The next session runs from March 14 – May 2, 2017:
March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
May 2
Investment
Initial Assessment Visit (including internal pelvic floor exam when indicated) $140
8 Yoga Sessions $240
Physiotherapy extended health coverage may apply to these fees.
Sign me up!
Your initial physiotherapy assessment visit must be completed prior to starting the yoga sessions.
Please call 613-230-7891 to schedule your assessment and register for the program, or email us at [email protected]
References
[1] Curtis, K., Weinrib, A., & Katz, J. (2012). Systematic review of yoga for pregnant women: Current status and future directions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM, 2012, 715942. doi:10.1155/2012/715942
[2] Sharma, M., & Branscum, P. (2015). Yoga interventions in pregnancy: A qualitative review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 21(4), 208-216. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0033