postnatal yoga

In this episode, part of our series of 30-minute conversations with Glo teachers, Ali Owens talks about what it is like to work with Glo behind the scenes, how her teaching focus has shifted to pre- and postnatal yoga classes; she also discusses the connection she feels with Glo students, both on and offline.

What if you could strengthen your relationship with those around you by practicing mindfulness? That’s the transformative journey Ali embarked on through her practice of yoga and meditation. She discovered the power of presence, especially in the face of chaos, and how her energy can influence her three children in a positive way. Allie also shared her journey into the subtle body concept, learning more about energy work and understanding her physical and energetic self.

A few key points in the episode: 

0:01:11 - Present moment awareness

0:05:47 - Meditation’s ripple effect on children 

0:13:27 - Feedback on Ali’s classes

0:21:24 - The subconscious mind and the subtle body

0:26:00 - Exploring dreams

Links:

Ali on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

GLO classes:

Ali Owens Classes on Glo

Yoga gets thrown around as a lifestyle 'cure-all' for a lot of pregnancy and breastfeeding issues, but can it really help? Today Maureen and Heather interview Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and host of the podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies. Join the Milk Minute to learn all about postpartum healing through the practice of yoga!

Learn more about Deb and her yoga classes at PrenatalYogaCenter.com or find her on social media.
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Instagram - @PrenatalYogaCenter
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Jenny Surovey, RYT & RPYT  (pronounced sir-ro-vey); talks with Joyce & Mary Beth about yoga in a fun conversation that includes a ton of great info on prenatal & postnatal yoga & it's benefits.

Jenny has been been a long time practitioner & popular teacher at Modern Yoga.
Jenny received her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Modern Yoga. She is also a certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance, RPYT.  She teaches prenatal & vinyasa yoga classes with a focus on breath and flow.


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In today's episode we talk to Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. She talks about how the key benefits of prenatal yoga and how ultimately it can help you prepare for labor!  

Here are the things we have discussed in the interview:
- Intro
- More info about Deb Flashenberg
- Difference between typical yoga and prenatal yoga
- At what point in pregnancy can a woman start doing prenatal yoga?
- For doing yoga, is there a benefit for a woman who wants to conceive?
- Deb talks about postnatal yoga
- Yoga classes during the pandemic
- Deb's online support communities
- Words of encouragement for moms regarding the benefits of doing the yoga
- What are her tips for moms out there?

Follow Deb on Instagram: @Prenatalyogacenter  

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Fear and difficult emotions are often part of the pregnancy experience, and many women turn to yoga - or continue their yoga - through their pregnancy to help with the anxiety of navigating pregnancy and labour. Nicky Poole is an experienced mum, prenatal yoga teacher, and teacher trainer, and we chat about moving from rules-making to contextual reasoning to think our way through what's appropriate for parents-to-be.

We chat about...

• Nicky’s background as one of the first studio owner’s in Vietnam with her first studio in Ho Chi Minh City
• Her move to Canada, and starting her teaching career in Toronto as she also became mum to her second son
• How parenting influences teaching yoga, both the content and the practicalities
• The pressures on women to perform pregnancy in a particular way
• The culture of fear around pregnancy and labour, and how we can support women in processing their experiences
• Allowing for the multiplicity of emotions that women may have, and acknowledging that there’s no homogenous birth experience
• The importance of cultivating trust in a prenatal yoga community and cultivating dialogue
• Sensitivity to pregnancy loss in a prenatal setting
• The importance of talking about labour in prenatal yoga settings
• Teaching prenatal yoga teacher training with logical reasoning and discussion rather than rule-making
• Minimizing postures that increase intra-abdominal pressure during pregnancy
• Creating space for both strengthening and relaxation in prenatal classes, including teaching them how to activate their pelvic floor and learning to relax the pelvic floor
• Some excellent resources for yoga teachers interested in learning about female anatomy and labour (all linked in the show notes!)

Find Nicky at www.nickypoole.com

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers. To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com