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A Letter from Lisa T,
Yoga Yoga's Prenatal Yoga Program Coordinator

Namaste Yoga Mamas,

I am now entering the last few weeks of my pregnancy. In two weeks I will begin my maternity leave and my last Prenatal Yoga class will be on June 11.

I am grateful to be the sacred vessel to my baby. There are not many opportunities to experience this kind of powerful transformation in our lifetime.

I encourage you to be empowered by your own journey and birth experience no matter what challenges come your way. Remember this is your journey, make decisions that work for mamma, baby and family.

At times, doubt and fear may creep in. Throughout my pregnancy I have found that a few minutes of conscious breathing and repetition of positive affirmations assist in bringing me back to my true self, the present moment, the place of wisdom. It is in this place of wisdom where decisions can be made based on insight from within.

An affirmation is a positive thought that you consciously introduce into your thinking. This will allow your thoughts to support you. Close your eyes, come into your breath and repeat your affirmation aloud or silently as many times as you need to.

Below are a few of my favorites, (taken from the book Mind Over Labor by Carl Jones). Be sure to share these with your partner who is experiencing transformation as well.

For Mothers:

"I am able to birth in harmony with nature, in the best possible way for myself and my baby."

"My baby and I are working harmoniously together. We are grateful for this powerful experience."

"The strength of my contractions is an expression of my feminine power."

"The power of birth strengthens me, my child, and my partner."

"I see my partner as a strong and capable woman."

"I am able to support my partner during pregnancy and birth."

"We are working harmoniously together. We are grateful for this powerful experience."

"The power of birth strengthens me, my child, and my partner."

Prenatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga