Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond [Paperback]

Francoise B Freedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2004

Enhance your experience of pregnancy and birth with the meditative power of yoga. Step-by-step yoga postures specially adapted for each trimester, relaxation techniques and simple breathing exercises will show you how to adjust to the physical demands of labour and give birth with minimum strain. From conception to birth, help develop shared wellbeing, with the only guide to identify the real advantages of yoga for mother and baby.

Editorial Reviews

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'essential for every mother to be' - Yoga Magazine

About the Author

Francoise Freedman, medical anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, is a mother of four and founder of Birthlight, an organization that promotes a sensitive approach to pregnancy, birth and babies through yoga. This is her first book with DK. Francoise lives in Cambridge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (June 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405300566
• ISBN-13: 978-1405300568
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Pregnancy

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pre-natal Yoga Book, February 16, 2006

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I'm a pre-natal yoga teacher, and I have many books on pregnancy yoga. This one is by far my favorite. The pictures are very detailed and well-done. Each pose is broken down step-by-step and has a photo to demonstrate the move. I also like that it is divided by early, mid, and late pregnancy. There is also a section on doing yoga with your baby after the birth.

This book will be the one I recommend to my students because it's simple, safe, and well-illustrated without being too Eastern in it's approach. It will suit the average American reader, while still staying true to the heart of yoga.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, September 14, 2006

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While most yoga books seem to be heavy on advice for pregnant women and eager to teach Eastern principles, this book is not like that at all. I am a huge fan of the publisher "DK" because their books consistantly have great photography and clear instructions. This yoga book is perfect for beginner or intermediate yogaphiles who want pregnancy-appropriate yoga instruction without any heavy-handed advice, and the attractive layout and photography in the book adds to the appeal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect, December 21, 2007

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This book was exactly what I was looking for. It was informative but not dificult to understand. The pictures show exactly what you need to do. I liked that they were pictures of real pregnant women and not sketches.