A full color exercise workbook that uses Pilates exercises to prepare the body for successful natural birthing. This book is written by a Pilates Master teacher and certified doula and offers information on the exercises that are both safe and beneficial for birth preparation. Included are sections on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy as well as tips on breathing and relaxation as tools for labor and delivery. Carolyne Anthony has inspired many instructors around the world with her vision of educating women about the benefits of birthing naturally. She has done this through the medium she understands the best- exercise. Her experience as a Pilates instructor and professional dancer coupled with her training as a birth doula have made this a must read book for both pilates teachers and pregnant women.
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Carolyne Anthony began her professional career in 1982 as a dancer in London. She obtained her teaching degree in England, is a member of The Royal Academy of Dancing, and an Associate of The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. It was while in England that she was first introduced to Pilates by Alan Herdman. After moving to the United States with her husband, Carolyne joined the faculty of the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance in Hartford Connecticut while at the same time her interest in the exercise world continued to grow. She became certified as a group exercise leader (AFAA) and aquatics instructor (AEA). She is also certified by both Polestar and Physicalmind as a Pilates instructor as well as Yamuna Body Rolling. Carolyne is currently on the faculty of Balanced Body University. While pregnant with their first child in 1988, Carolyne began researching into exercise programs that would be safe and specific to her pre-natal needs. She subsequently enrolled with Sylvia Klein Olkin and became a certified Master teacher in Olkin s Positive Pregnancy and Post-Partum Fitness program. Carolyne s interest in the fitness and the needs of pregnant women continued to grow. She added Teacher Training Certification to her repertoire and became a certified birth doula. Her expertise in the field is recognized internationally. Carolyne has successfully certified teachers in the USA, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and China. She has authored several books on pregnancy fitness and numerous articles appearing in publications across the globe.
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Carolyne Anthony has been in the Dance, Fitness and Pilates worlds for over 25 years. She began dancing at the age of four and trained in London to be a professioanl ballet dancer. It was as a dancer that she was introduced to Pilates in the early 1980's and became an avid student of Alan Herdman.
After her move to the United States Carolyne certified to teach group exercise classes with both AFFA and the AEA.
It was an easy step then to move into the world of exercising during pregnancy when she became pregnant with her first child. After three pregnancies and the ensuing postpartum periods, she develoed a teacher training program for Pilates and Fitness instructors that is now taught the world over.
Carolyne remains true to the natural way of living and giving birth and is now also a certified birth doula, helping her clients through their births both emotionally and pyhsically.
She is currently pursuing a Masters in Natural Health to enable her to provide a much more comprehensive wellness program to her pregnant and postpartum clients.
Carolyne runs The Center for Women's Fitness, a studio dedicated to women through every stage of their lives and includes programs from preconception to menopause. Carolyne and her very talented team of dedicated teachers hope to inspire and empower women to be the best they can be.
After her move to the United States Carolyne certified to teach group exercise classes with both AFFA and the AEA.
It was an easy step then to move into the world of exercising during pregnancy when she became pregnant with her first child. After three pregnancies and the ensuing postpartum periods, she develoed a teacher training program for Pilates and Fitness instructors that is now taught the world over.
Carolyne remains true to the natural way of living and giving birth and is now also a certified birth doula, helping her clients through their births both emotionally and pyhsically.
She is currently pursuing a Masters in Natural Health to enable her to provide a much more comprehensive wellness program to her pregnant and postpartum clients.
Carolyne runs The Center for Women's Fitness, a studio dedicated to women through every stage of their lives and includes programs from preconception to menopause. Carolyne and her very talented team of dedicated teachers hope to inspire and empower women to be the best they can be.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Great resource for students and teachers on Pilates exercises and more during pregancy,
This review is from: The Pilates Way to Birth (Paperback)
I appreciate how Carolyne not only included explanations of the anatomy and physiology aspect of pregnancy, but what women can experience pyschologically during pregnancy. Clear pictures of exercises and break down of recommended exercises for each trimester. Exercises include being on the mat, gym ball,reformer, cadillac or using a theraband.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for all pregnant women & pilates instructors,
This review is from: The Pilates Way to Birth (Paperback)
I have just finished reading this amazing book. I bought it thinking it was all about Pilates exercises and was taken aback by the information on natural birth and the choices we have in order to achieve this goal. This has totally changed my mind about a medicated birth. I am an avid exerciser and so far have thought I was in the best shape to give birth but now realize what I should be doing to help facilitate the birthing process. Why don't I already know all this? Where has all this information been hiding? Why hasn't my doctor told me about the alternatives? This is NOT just an exercise book. If you're pregnant, you need to read this!! This book is filled with tons of full-color photos. It is very easy to follow & I like that the author adds in snippets of stories here & there. This book is definitely worth it.
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This review is from: The Pilates Way to Birth (Paperback)
As a pilates instructor, this was a nice book to have for exercises that are safe during pregnancy, while i didn't learn anything new, it was a helpful book.
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