In this episode Gina and Roxanne welcome yoga teacher and author, Sarah Ezrin, to discuss the role of yoga in prenatal fitness and preparation for birth. Throughout the discussion, the trio tackle topics such as the importance of empowering mothers to understand where and when they may need modifications, and recognizing when a movement may or may not be suitable- rather than focusing solely on what NOT to do. They delve into understanding the pelvic floor, the importance of both internal and external rotation, and how yoga can contribute to either facilitating or impeding labor progress. The episode wraps up with Sarah sharing her book, 'The Yoga of Parenting,' which intends to guide parents through body mindfulness practices and to help them stay connected with themselves and their children.

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne

01:19 Introducing Sarah Ezrin: Prenatal Yoga Expert

02:06 Sarah's Journey into Yoga and Parenting

02:59 The Importance of Prenatal Yoga

03:33 Sarah's Personal Experience with Prenatal Yoga

04:36 The Challenges of Prenatal Yoga Classes

05:40 Understanding Core Work During Pregnancy

07:16 Empowering Pregnant Women with the Right Information

07:34 The Importance of the Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy

18:37 The Need for More Postpartum Support in Yoga

22:06 Modifying Yoga Poses for Pregnancy

23:19 The Role of the Core and Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy

26:43 The Misconceptions of Core Work

28:00 Redefining Core Movements

28:57 The Impact of Yoga on the Pelvic Floor

30:14 The Role of Yoga in Pregnancy and Labor

32:19 The Importance of Internal Rotation in Yoga

34:42 The Impact of Yoga Postures on Labor and Birth

41:52 The Need for a Balanced Yoga Practice

48:49 The Yoga of Parenting: A New Perspective

51:07 Closing Remarks and Recommendations

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Find Sarah's Website Here: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/

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