Spotlight: YogaGarden

Exercise and movement promoting flexibility can make such a difference in how you feel during pregnancy, how your labor develops, and in your recovery.  One of my own favorite forms of exercise during my pregnancies was yoga.  My hips always felt better and I could tell I moved better when I was practicing regularly.

While my usual MO for yoga was a video, we have amazing prenatal yoga options here in Indy.  Mimi Sosa with YogaGarden is one I wish I’d know about then.  She teaches prenatal yoga in Broad Ripple and also at IU North and a mommy and baby yoga class too!  You can find more details on her class on her Facebook page.

Mimi is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance and, according to her bio, studied with  Rolf Gates, Paul Grilley, Sean Corn, Shiva Rea, and Tias Little.  She is certified in prenatal yoga through Lisa Matkin and Sarah Longacre.  She has been teaching prenatal yoga and mommy and baby yoga for the last 15 years and regular yoga classes for 18 years.  She’s also a DONA certified doula like me and an all around really great person!

One of the big benefits to taking a prenatal yoga class over staying home in front of your TV, is that you get to meet other new moms-to-be.  Having some connections and maybe new friends in the world of motherhood before baby arrives is a good thing.  Check out Mimi’s class, the next sessions will be starting mid-February, gain some flexibility, some peace of mind, and maybe some new friends!

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