Conscious Birthing (Yoga and Meditation for Pregnancy)

Conscious Birthing is written for the benefit and enjoyment of all pregnant women. Pregnancy is a brief yet remarkable period in a woman’s life, and one of the most nurturing ways she can care for herself and her unborn baby is through gentle yoga practices. These practices—which include postures or asanas, the valuable breathing techniques of pranayama (conscious breathing), and meditation—offer profound support throughout pregnancy and in preparation for childbirth.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Theresa Jamieson has selected exercises and postures that are specifically suited to pregnancy: safe, gentle, and responsive to the body’s continually changing needs. Yoga breathing practices are, in many ways, the most essential aspect of birth preparation, fostering mental calmness and physical relaxation that help a woman meet the demands of labor with greater ease. Meditation and relaxation evolve naturally from the breath work and form a central part of birthing consciously.