Lecture 2

PRENATAL YOGA

CLASS INTRODUCTIONS
Introduction of the teacher
Introduction of the class: Name, what you hope to take with you from this course, due
date

INTRODUCTION TO PRENATAL YOGA

What is Prenatal Yoga?
Benefits of Yoga during pregnancy
-Improves strength, flexibility, and endurance needed for labor/delivery
-Prenatal pain and discomfort relief
-Reduces stress and anxiety
-Improves sleep

FINAL 30 MINUTES OF CLASS

Instructor guided prenatal Yoga session
Q&A session

LECTURE NOTES
Prenatal Yoga is a series of gentle stretches, mental centering, and focused breathing
that bring many health benefits to both the expectant mother and baby. Research shows
that it can help in relieving lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel, headaches, and
shortness of breath associated with pregnancy (Mayo Clinic, 2015).
REFERENCE

Mayo Clinic. (2015). Prenatal Yoga: What you need to know. Retrieved from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-
depth/prenatal-yoga/art-20047193