A beginner/intermediate class that introduces students to the foundations of a balanced yoga practice.

This class is designed for pregnant women who are both new to yoga and for those who have a continuing practice. Students will learn poses and modifications for all stages of pregnancy, with a focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and tone. Women will bond with their babies through relaxation practice, developing breathing techniques that will be valuable throughout pregnancy, as well as during the labor and delivery process. Prenatal yoga is an excellent way to nourish and to develop a deeper trust in the body during pregnancy and beyond.

Students are led through a series of dynamic postures, designed to open the body and calm the mind through the union of breath and movement. The focus of this class is on developing strength and flexibility, while cultivating concentration and bringing awareness to the body. This class is open to students of all levels and allows for each student to develop and nourish a personal practice.

Students are introduced to the practice of insight meditation, or Vipassana. The class will introduce students to the practice of stillness and awareness. The class is suitable for those who are new to meditation as well as for more experienced students.

This class is designed for women to discover the therapeutic benefits of yoga and develop a deeper trust in the body during conception and beyond. Students will be introduced to the practice of meditation, stillness and body awareness. This relaxation practice will help individuals develop breathing techniques to open the body and calm the mind. OMBE's fertility program incorporates this six-week progressive yoga class with an initial nutritional counseling and acupuncture session. This yoga class is limited to six participants and pre-registration is required.