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Postnatal Yoga

Yoga is a comprehensive and safe form of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. At Yoga Garden of San Francisco we teach in the Iyengar method, which is unique in that it uses a variety of yoga props so that mother (and baby) obtain the maximum benefit from postures without any strain.

Postnatal Yoga with Baby

Post-natal yoga classes focus on common postpartum discomforts and the therapeutic application of poses and breathing. Classes will help strengthen the entire body and will specifically focus on neck and shoulders, abdominals, low back and pelvis and the nervous system.

Postnatal students practicing Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (hand to big-toe pose) with the support of wall ropes, as their infants play nearby.

Additionally, post-natal practice stimulates the pituitary gland, promoting a healthy supply of breast milk. The class emphasizes a practice that mitigates some of the physical impacts of nursing.

Moms are encouraged to bring their babies to class.

You can begin post-natal classes four weeks after a vaginal birth and six weeks after a Cesarean birth. Please join us for the circle at any of the Pre-natal classes so that we can meet your baby and support you during your early postpartum period.

Students find that the class serves them until such time as their active crawling children preclude the parent's active participation in the class.

Parent and Toddler

This class is appropriate when your child is too active to remain in the Postnatal class, but too young to be in pre-school. Moms and dads are equally welcome with their kids The focus is on the parents' practice while the children play together with shared supervision.

Click here for a schedule of Prenatal, Postnatal, and Parent Toddler classes.