Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby: Ayurveda and Yoga for a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth

by Margo Shapiro Bachman L.Ac. DOM, Vasant Dattatray Lad (Foreword)

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time of transformation and a profound rite of passage that requires special care and guidance. The complementary tools and practices of Ayurveda and yoga have been used together for thousands of years to support a healthy body, balanced mind, and higher consciousness. With Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby , Margo Shapiro Bachman brings readers the first book to show how these "sister sciences" can support the miraculous journey of pregnancy. This thoroughly detailed guidebook shares practical and easy-to-apply teachings and information to help women experience pregnancy with radiant health and abundant joy,

The basics of Ayurveda, yoga, diet, and lifestyle―cornerstone principles, basic terms and concepts, essential self-assessments, and more
• Month-by-month exercises and practices, including meditation, mantra, breathwork, asana, journaling, and massage
• Practical tips to encourage natural labor and delivery
• Guidance on staying healthy and happy in the precious first postpartum weeks with baby
For women everywhere, Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby is an indispensable resource for treasuring every moment of pregnancy and blessing the mother and child with health, happiness, consciousness, and love.

Genres: Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2013

Reviews

[Kotryna]

My friend gifted this book to me as a yogic guide through the pregnancy. The book covers pregnancy on a monthly basis, explaining what is happening with your body and baby in a holistic manner (rather than purely from a physical perspective). It also contains yoga asanas, meditations and journaling practices recommendations for each month.
If you are not familiar with yoga and Ayurveda, this book is probably not for you though.

[Coleen T. Quinn-Cooil]

A must for any pregnant woman

This book was a reading assignment for my Ayurveda training. It is just full of great information for the expectant woman. It was a great read even though I had my children long ago!

[Hannah Henson]

So much information! I’ll be using this book as a reference from here on out.

[Kimmery Moss]

Great read! I read it for baby #1 and I'm reading it again now during my second pregnancy.

[Anna]

Great advice and herbal information