Author: Widdowson, Rosalind

Yoga is the ideal exercise during pregnancy, highly recommended by health professionals for keeping fit, preventing unnecessary weight gain, calming the mind and preparing for childbirth. Suitable for beginners as well as for experienced yoga practitioners who become pregnant, this book contains structured programmes for every stage and gives advice on how to prepare for the birth itself. The 15-, 20- and 30-minute routines are all fully illustrated with step-by-step photography, and include advice on posture, breathing and home remedies to relieve minor discomforts. 144 pp. July.