Safe Squatting in Late Pregnancy and Labour We’ve all heard how beneficial squatting can be during pregnancy and labour. But what do we need to know to maintain safety for... read more →
Pregnancy & Birth
Over 30 years ago, my introduction into the world of birthing and babies was becoming pregnant whilst I was undertaking Yoga Teacher Training in Sydney. As soon as my teachers... read more →
Ana Davis explores the science that firmly supports the benefits of a safe Prenatal Yoga practice for an expectant mother and the foetus. In Prenatal Yoga classes it’s not uncommon... read more →
When you find out that you are pregnant, especially for the first time, you often start to wonder what you should and shouldn’t do. There is A LOT of information... read more →
The first six weeks or so after childbirth is often dubbed the 'Fourth Trimester'. Most people have heard about the importance of yoga during pregnancy, but there's less awareness about... read more →
In pregnancy and beyond, Yoga Nidra can have a profound effect on strengthening the connection and bonding process between mother and child. These powerful, yet simple and effective relaxation techniques... read more →
This month we share some practical tips for Prenatal Yoga Teachers from Senior Bliss Baby Yoga course facilitator, experienced prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher and mother of two, Mari Notaras.... read more →
Pelvic Girdle Pain, an instability in the Pelvis, Sacroiliac Joint and Symphysis Pubis, is one of the more common problems during pregnancy. It is something that as prenatal yoga teachers we... read more →
In this video Co-Director and Founder of Bliss Baby Yoga, Ana Davis, demonstrates with Sophie (27 weeks pregnant) how to adapt Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II) pose for pregnancy. Using a... read more →
The third trimester feels like a very different phase of pregnancy. The physical body feels larger and heavier (it generally is), breath and movement can be compromised, and birth feels... read more →