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Pregnancy Exercises – shoulders and obliques

Admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:34:18 +0000

Exercises for shoulders and obliques that can safely be performed throughout your entire pregnancy. Effective, safe moves for anyone interested in strengthening and toning their body.

Prenatal Yoga with Mimi Solaire

Admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:41:39 +0000

..."What an absolutely wonderful baby prenatal yoga video. ...the surprise at the end was a bright spot" Mimi Solaire and two Yoga Mamas guide you through the practice. This gentle workout is safe, easy to follow and suitable for all trimesters. Total workout is 50min or choose from the following menu: warm up- breathing exercises, sitting poses to open joints: hips, spine, ankles and shoulders-14 min. flow- gentle moving for opening hips and spinal flexibililty- 14 min strengthening- standing poses to build strength and stamina improving balance and circulation- 9 min relaxation- stretching, restorative poses and guided breathing to reduce stress and fatigue-14 min Music by Lisa Loeb, Matt Myers. Dean Evenson, Scott Huckabay and Wayne jones

Prenatal Yoga

Admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:28:39 +0000

The best thing about this prenatal yoga program is that there is a model for each trimester. Instructor Shiva Rea demonstrates each of the stretches and exercises for the first trimester, and two pregnant women show modifications for the second and third trimesters (they're even dressed in different colors for easy reference). This removes the self-doubt home-exercisers often have about the safety of certain moves--especially in that cumbersome final stage of pregnancy. Using gentle voice-over instruction, Rea and her assistants take viewers through a half hour of meditational stretches using blocks and chairs for support. She follows that up with 16 minutes of floor work: lunge pose, bridge pose, child's pose, plank pose--all with the necessary adjustments. She winds things up with a four-minute guided relaxation on her back--the traditional position--with the second-trimester woman on her side and the third on her side with one leg up on a chair. By including the different adaptations, Rea has made a program with the flexibility to carry an expectant mom through her entire pregnancy--and beyond, if she wishes. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Pilates During Pregnancy, Vol. 1

Admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:20:08 +0000

Pilates During Pregnancy with Niece Pecenka - An inpiring Pilates based routine adapted for busy women in all trimesters who want to feel fit, healthy, and fabulous. Pilates requires you to move consciously - using the breath to revitalize and energize - something you will need to depend on during and after childbirth. Every movement in Pilates emanates from the "center" - helping you focus on those muscles necessary for labor and delivery. This routine is comprised of two distinct sections to make the most of you time. Section I - abdominal and breath work = 15 minutes Section II - side leg series, lower body work = 30 minutes Sections I and II can be combined for a longer workout depending upon your time and energy level. You will need a minimum of three blankets, folded and stacked. So Let's Move!