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For Immediate Release
January 3, 2005

By expanding its prenatal yoga program, Yoga Yoga is trying to meet the varying needs of expectant mothers who would like to practice prenatal yoga. In addition to the eight ongoing prenatal yoga classes offered at Yoga Yoga, three special series for new and continuing students have been added: Prenatal Yoga for Beginners, Prenatal Yoga for Partners, and Prenatal Yoga for Advanced Students. The fee for each of these four-class series is $60. Pre-registration is suggested. For class times and locations, visit www.yogayoga.com/prenatal.

What is Prenatal Yoga? Prenatal yoga uses physical exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation to help ease pregnancy, delivery, and the after effects of birth. Traditional postures are modified to accommodate physical changes as pregnancy progresses. Classes are taught by registered yoga teachers who have specific training in prenatal yoga.

Why Prenatal Yoga? The classes create flexibility, strength, and awareness through a gentle practice that is designed especially for the pregnant woman's needs. Prenatal yoga classes provide a safe and supportive environment for expectant mothers to connect with other mothers-to-be, as well as, time for bonding with their unborn babies

Quote from Prenatal Yoga Student, Suzy "I took pre-natal yoga from week 15 through week 41 of my pregnancy. It was so relaxing I would be near sleep at the end of practice, pretty impressive for a hugely pregnant woman lying on a hardwood floor. My doctor was amazed at how calm I was throughout my pregnancy, even when I went past my due date. When I explained about the yoga, she exclaimed she was going to recommend it to all her patients. I even did mantras from class as I underwent my unplanned c-section. It was just an incredible experience, learning from my yoga teacher and sharing my pregnancy with other pregnant women--and now we see each other regularly for playgroups! Prenatal yoga was a major reason my pregnancy and birthing were peaceful and joyous experiences, and now my motherhood is, too."

Schedule for New Prenatal Yoga Series

Prenatal Yoga for Beginners with Mary (Guru Partap) $60
Especially for mothers-to-be who have little or no yoga experience, this prenatal series will prepare you both physically and emotionally for childbirth. Suitable for women in their second or later trimester.
Yoga Yoga Westgate (Friday, 4:30-5:45pm)
February 11, 18, 25 and March 4
March 11, 18, 25 and April 1
April 8, 15, 22, 29
Yoga Yoga North (Sunday, 4:30-5:45pm)
February 13, 20, 27 and March 6
April 3, 10, 17, 24
Yoga Yoga Westgate (Wednesday, 1:30-2:45pm)
March 9, 16, 23, 30

Prenatal Yoga for Partners with Meg $60
This fun and supportive workshop gives both birthing partners the tools they'll need to experience a satisfying childbirth. Reflect upon the sacred aspect of the prenatal period and take an opportunity to experience deeper connection with one another and the growing baby through physical and meditative practices.
Yoga Yoga South (Saturday, 1:30-2:45pm)
February 12, 19, 26 and March 5

Prenatal Yoga for Advanced Students with Meg $60
Pregnant and been practicing yoga for awhile? This is a series especially for the woman who has had a regular yoga practice before pregnancy. We will learn the necessary modifications for pregnancy to help you in your regular yoga practice and classes as well as give you new ways to grow your existing practice while pregnant.
Yoga Yoga South (Saturday, 1:30-2:45pm)
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5

About Yoga Yoga, LLC (http://www.yogayoga.com) Yoga Yoga is Austin's premier source for yoga with three locations and 250 classes weekly. With over 70 certified yoga teachers, Yoga Yoga provides a wide variety of yoga styles, including Hatha, Ashtanga, and Kundalini, and special classes including gentle, restorative, deaf, prenatal, postnatal, and children's yoga. Yoga Yoga also offers a nationally recognized Teacher Training program which provides 200-hour and 500-hour programs as developed by the Yoga Alliance. For more information, contact Yoga Yoga at (512) 326-3900 or visit http://www.yogayoga.com.

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