Yoga Mat..ernity, why pregnancy and Yoga are so suited...!

Yes, this is much on my mind ! I am starting a new Pregnancy Yoga class in Swansea in February. I have had a number of Yoga students who were pregnant in my normal classes in the past but I want to offer them a specialised class with more individual attention now. The potential benefits are so worthwhile, Yoga in pregnancy can tone, stretch, offer breathing techniques and relaxation at a time when they are very welcome ( I am told !) . The holistic approach of Yoga to maternity fits in with Ayurvedic principles developed over the ages; this is in stark contrast to Western medicine which took a contrary view until fairly recently - pregnant women were patients to be processed by the medical system. Thankfully this Western view has changed and mothers to be are rightly at the heart of the decision making process for their  own pregnancy and Yoga is routinely recommended as a positive option. As always though, every case is individual and it is essential, in my opinion, to get the approval of a GP or midwife before starting Yoga or other specific antenatal exercise, particularly if you are new to Yoga.