Zombie Yoga with Andrea: Yoga for Healthy Pregnancy With a Ball

ANDREA - a full time Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi instructor.

I fell in love with yoga over seven years ago, when I got a Nintendo DS and bought a game called Let's Yoga. From then, I began 'playing' yoga everyday, sometimes twice a day. At first, the practice was more physical for me, but after few months I started to really count on yoga to bring me a sense of calm during especially chaotic days. Soon after, I began recognizing the benefits of a regular asana and meditation practice and continued to incorporate yoga daily - not just during times of chaos. I found myself feeling more energized, more compassionate, happier, and with more awareness. Now, I teach full-time and couldn't be happier to do what I love. What began as a physical practice for strength and flexibility quickly became a lifestyle. I teach my students to take their yoga off the mat and apply the principles learned in the class to their lives outside of the studio. I do not only teach my philosophy, I live it.

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Yoga for Healthy Pregnancy With a Ball

Performing exercises on a stability or balance ball can improve your strength, balance and coordination. Your core, the muscles of the stomach and lower back, work extra hard with ball exercises to keep your body stabilized. This can be especially beneficial during pregnancy. As your belly grows, you may experience postural changes that cause stress to your lower back and other areas.

For the first time we tried the exercises with a ball today, here are some tips what you can do :)