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"Yoga helps ease birth, keep you energetic & most likely prolongs your maternity years. I got pregnant easily & gave birth to a healthy baby at my 'advanced' age with no induction & with most of labour with a doula at home." Rachel Varon
PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES (Arlington, VA)
 WE are teaching in Arlington, VA. We are offering new classes in Mclean, VA. Classes are an hour and 15 min. and include breathing techniques, yoga postures & relaxation. Pregnant ladies (from 1st to 3rd Trimester)get to practice yoga to increase breath and body awareness to prepare for birth. Learn self help measures to relieve physical discomforts; reduce stress before and during labor; practice effective pain coping skills as well as avoid feeling fearful; and make supportive connections with other pregnant women. January sesssion is already closed till mid March (Mclean still open). Inquire preferably via mail: yogavita2001@aol.com
Prenatal yoga is a specific type of yoga and specific training in order to teach is required. We encourage you to check out your teacher's training thoroughly whether you stay with us, take classes at another studio or hospital. Training at a reputable place is very important since you don't want to take any risks and you want to maximize the benefits of yoga during pregnancy and for delivery. FOR PRENATAL PARTNER YOGA GO ALL THE WAY TO BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
PRENATAL YOGA CLASS TESTIMONIALS
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I am so glad I found Rachel’s class because she is very knowledgeable and cares about her students. She always asked if anyone was having problems so that she could tailor each class to the needs of her students. She welcomed questions and would demonstrate and review poses with students not just during class but afterwards as well. Her enthusiasm for prenatal yoga and people is obvious. I know I benefited from taking Rachel’s class – my labor was short and my recovery was on the quick side – I was in my pre-pregnancy clothes 2 ½ - 3 weeks after having my daughter and I think yoga helped me do this because I was able to retain muscle tone. I would recommend Rachel’s class to anyone".
Maurita Soltis, IT Consultant, Arlington, VA
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became pregnant with my first baby...and knew that I would need to start
putting "me" first, for the sake of the tiny little person growing
inside me...it was important to me to keep active throughout my
pregnancy, but couldn't do the high impact sports I was used to
doing....and found YogaVita.org right near my work in Tysons. When I met
Rachel, I knew it was the right place for me! The Wednesday night
classes were my little oasis in an increasingly hectic world. I would be
looking forward to seeing Rachel and the other pregnant ladies and just
compare how our bodies and lives were changing. I soon found out that
the yoga poses and breathing exercises really helped me get centered. I
felt stronger and more relaxed after each class. During labor, I
practiced the breathing exercises I learned in my prenatal class, my
yoga breaths (and moans). I really believe using these techniques caused
me to have less pain as a result. I would highly recommend (and have
recommended) YogaVita to other pregnant ladies."
Julian Myers Benton, Esq. Vice President & Corporate Counsel Sunrise Senior Living. Mclean, VA
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"I started Rachel's prenatal yoga class when I was about 20 weeks pregnant and continued it until I was a few days overdue. I looked forward to her class and loved every minute of it. I felt SO good after her class - all my aches and pains of pregnancy melted away. I developed increased flexibility, strength and overall relaxation from Rachel's class. I felt great during my pregnancy mostly due to this prenatal yoga class. Rachel also has a wonderful sense of humor and made the class a great deal of fun."
Randi Rabin & baby Mica, Arlington, VA.
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"Prenatal Yoga kept me strong and back pain free throughout my pregnancy. The yoga breath helped me through the natural labor I had hoped for. Practicing this type of breathing on a weekly basis and using it to work through the more difficult poses each week prepared me for getting through the contractions and staying relaxed. I used Rachel’s relaxation techniques to think about the contractions like waves or the tides, it helped me tremendously."
Carolyn Meehan & baby Dan, Arlington, VA
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PRENATAL PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOPS
 Enjoy bonding time as you learn poses to ease discomfort of pregnancy. In this hour-and-a half-long workshop you and your partner or special friend will learn FUN yoga poses which can help strengthen and relax your body as well as sooth your mind during the birth process. Also,these approaches will give you the opportunity to connect more deeply to yourself, your partner, and your baby. Yoga is an excellent way to prepare the mind, body and spirit for the many transitions of pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. A great date for expectant parents.
NO PREVIOUS YOGA EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
Prenatal Partner Yoga Workshops will be offered on: 02/12/2012 and 03/04/2012 (Sundays: 1p.m. for an hour and a half plus handouts).
TO SIGN UP EMAIL: yogavita2001@aol.com (KEEP READING BELOW)
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