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5 Great Ways to Use a Birthing Ball For an Easier Childbirth

As those of you who are taking my pregnancy classes know, I am a huge fan of using birthing balls during your pregnancy, labour and birth. I strongly advice all students to get a ball as soon as they know that they are pregnant and spend as much time on it as possible.  Use your ball at home, relaxing, watching TV, at your desk, at your kitchen table and use that ball to ease any back pressure. Don't forget to use your ball for your daily exercises too!

For more info, check out this article by April Asorson, either read below of click here

Gweneth Palthrow's Advice For the mother-to-be

Goop for the Mum to Be
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Please click here to check out my range of Pregnancy Yoga, Pregnancy Pilates and Pregnancy Yogalates classes in Dublin 2.


For the mother-to-beIn the past few months we’ve received lots of reader requests for a goop issue on pregnancy, and so we got to work on the subject.

Marilyn Monroe: Yoga Superstar

Marilyn Monroe: Yoga Superstar
By MindBodyGreen
Not only did Marilyn Monroe crank out inspirational wisdom, but she also got her yoga on. Seems like the spirit of Marilyn is in the air as we've seen lots of Marilyn yoga photos floating around the internet the past few days. 
Did you know that Marilyn learned yoga from Indra Devi, who many consider to be the "The First Lady of Yoga"?
At any rate, Marilyn Monroe was a yogi! 

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JENNIFER ANISTON'S ABS - Yogalates

I’m a fan of Jennifer Aniston's abs and yoga. When you combine the two in Yogalates (Yogalates Classes Dublin Tuesday & Wednesday 18.15), it works our midsections. In this video, learn from Jennifer’s trainer Mandy a mixture of yoga and tummy sculpting moves featuring three poses with variations. Ditch the crunches and join a Yogalates Class NOW!!! Click here for details





Why do Pregnancy Yoga or Pilates Classes?

Pregnancy Classes are BOOMING at the moment. I am delighted to offer 5 pregnancy classes to choose from now on South William St. You can choose between Yoga, Pilates and Yogalates, for information on these classes, please click here http://www.mywellbeing.ie/Pregnancy--Classes.html
But what is the appeal of doing Yoga or Pilates while pregnant? And why are so many mums to be signing up for this type of exercise to support their pregnancy?

Star Wars Yoga

Check out your favourite star wars figures doing Yoga Poses.
If you like what you see, pop along to class tonight. Yogalates at 18.15 or Yoga Flows at 19.35, Dublin Holistic Centre, Dublin 2
Twenty-Eight yoga poses are depicted in this print, and each pose includes the sanskrit name. Poses included are: Goddess, Crow, Bird of Paradise, Half Lord of the Fishes, Scorpion, Camel, Extended Side Angle, Warrior 2, Chair, Eagle, Gate, Salutation Seal, Plow, Feathered Peacock, Boat, Warrior 3, Reverse Warrior, Extended Triangle, Tree, Downward-Facing Dog, Supported Headstand, High Lunge, Mountain, Side Plank, Lord of the Dance, Supported Shoulderstand, and Half Moon.

7 Minute Abs

For all my diligent Pilates and Yogalates students, here is a link to a great You Tube video 7 minute abs.
Introduced to me by my sister Kate this weekend, I was surprised how challenging and comprehensive it was.  Tony (the trainer) recommends doing it  3-4 times per week. He gives great instruction and motivation throughout the 7 minute routine.
Roll out your mat and give it a try NOW! Let me know what you think….
 
If this wets your appetite, join me for Yogalates or Pilates classes in Dublin Holistic Centre, Dublin 2.

Yogalates; Abs Exercises using Yoga & Pilates

Check out below what moves Women's Health magazine are recommending for your abs.


Women's Health are recommending Yogalates moves. They say;

"Devotees develop hard-core abs, thanks to Pilates, in addition to the supreme posture and balance benefits of yoga. Learn the basics and explore the benefits with this three-move ab routine for newbies."

We have been running Yogalates classes for the past three years and numbers of students are increasing with each new term.

Qualities of The Ultimate Yoga Instructor

So here we are in January. Everyone feeling a bit fuller and rounder after Christmas Festivities and most people resolving to get fitter, healthier and leaner. January  is a month where you e will finds most fitness classes booked out, full of enthusiastic people, all eager to try something new. With this in mind, how do you know what to look for. What makes a good yoga teacher?
 
Last year saw the guide to the Ultimate Yoga teacher written. It identified 11 traits for the ultimate Yoga teacher to possess.

Yoga Girl Music Video

Check out this rendition of the Beastie Boys “Hey ladies” by the Fog and Smog Team. They have changed the lyrics to “Hey Yoga Girl” and make it much calmer and more chilled out.
Click below to see what you think, and come to class to get the feel good factor for yourself. Beginners Pilates  Class tonight at 18.10, or Drop into Yogalates class tomorrow at 18..15