What is Kriya Yoga and why is it so good for Pregnancy, Birth and beyond!
What is Kriya Yoga and why is it so good for Pregnancy, Birth and beyond!
Mar. 3
Written By Kristin Heywood
“Motherhood means creating future generations of people. When you have such a privilege and responsibility, it must be conducted consciously.” - Sadhguru
Pregnancy is a powerful, vulnerable and evolutionary time in one’s life. A mother to be is readying all aspects of her life to welcome a new little soul to the world as she herself transitions from being a woman to birthing herself into being a mother.
A pre/postnatal Yoga practice can be a powerful offering that shares practical tools to support the overall wellbeing of mama and baby during this precious time.
Beyond the Yoga postures (asanas) which are so essential to build and maintain physical flexibility and strength throughout one’s pregnancy, the addition of Kriyas to one’s Yoga practice can help to deepen one’s conscious prenatal experience.
Kriya Yoga is the Yoga of electricity; action that creates liberation.
Kriya is the ancient practice of moving meditations that incorporate pranayama (breath work) and/or mantra (expansion/liberation of the heart/mind - chanting, vibration), practiced for a set period of time to help create a specific, desired shift that can be experienced on all levels of one’s being (physical, mental, energetic, emotional, spiritual).
Kristin leads Yoga classes that are complete and holistic, incorporating asana (Yoga postures) and mudras (gestures, seals, finger postures) along with kriya, pranayama and mantra. These prenatal classes are specially designed to allow mama and baby to experience softness, strength, joy, love and connection while being held in a supportive and easeful environment.
These practices are designed to help mamas feel confident, centered and empowered, able to trust in their deep innate wisdom and offering tools that can contribute to the experience of a joyful pregnancy and to the potential of a smoother birth and postpartum period.
Benefits
Build a stronger connection to self and baby during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
A chance to establish practices that can have positive and calming effects on the mother’s physical, mental and emotional states of being during pregnancy and beyond
Can help to improve one’s stamina, energy levels and quality of sleep
Can experience quicker recovery and more steadfastness postpartum
This complete Yoga practice is a beautiful offering for all and can be especially brilliant to practice while pregnant as we also focus on creating community and camaraderie with other expecting mamas which is so important during these times. It takes a village!
A beautiful practice that helps to contribute to the soft landing for baby on this earth, while continuing to live gently and full of light and love.
Awaken the strength of the peaceful warrior within, explore the power of the Divine Feminine and learn Yogic techniques to help Master one’s mind, breath and energy.
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