Prenatal Yoga

Stacie is trained since 1995 in Hatha Yoga and prenatal modifications in the Sivananda, Iyengar and Gentle Integral Yoga lineage, was Certified as a Massage therapist from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, including prenatal massage (2002)  and Certified as a Khalsa Way Prenatal Kundalini Yoga teacher by Gurmukh, as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Stacie created and implemented new prenatal yoga programs for the Parents Center in San Rafael, CA and Presidio YMCA in San Francisco, being the first YMCA in the bay area to offer prenatal yoga.  

Stacie also teaches prenatal bellydance: dance.sunlightyoga.com

Prenatal yoga private instruction modifies postures and practice to support the changes of the body and growing baby and prepares the mind for labor. Restores energy and centers the mother to be with relaxation and breathing techniques.  The benefits are limitless during this stage of life. Individual attention is useful as the needs change throughout the  trimesters. 

Class includes: 
Techniques for relaxation and stress reduction
Yoga postures & sequences specifically for pregnancy
Meditations, songs & chants to help mothers prepare for a positive birth experience
A conscious approach to conception, pregnancy, labor & delivery and mothering
Network and support with other moms to be

*Classes now forming in Larkspur, CA (Marin). Email for info.

Feedback from Prenatal Yoga Student (2009):
"Hi Stacie  Just thought you would like to know that I had the best sleep ever last night. Didn't even have to get up once.  The same thing happened last time I did yoga.  The class obviously did wonders to relax me. -Thanks! Jill"

****SunLight Yoga interviewed in Prenatal Fitness article in B.A.B.Y. edition of 
Bay Area Parent. See "In the News" on this website for full article.

Some music played in class: 

Click here: recommended pre/post natal DVD & books.

Stacie created the first prenatal yoga weekly class at San Francisco YMCA!