Yoga and Pilates for Your Mind, Body and Baby

About the Book

Expectant mothers need to workout! It benefits not only you, but the new life you're about to bring into the world. That's why " Yoga and Pilates for your Mind, Body and Baby " was written - to give mommies-to-be a safe, easy and effective workout program. Author Lisa T. Daniel is a Certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, and when she became pregnant with her first child, she knew she needed to develop a low-impact series of exercises to stay in shape, and " Yoga and Pilates for your Mind, Body and Baby " was the result. First, second and third trimesters are covered in complete detail along with pictures to illustrate how to do each routine correctly and safely. Also included are helpful tips on the foods you should be eating (and not eating), how to prepare for exercising, and great tips on how to properly meditate, relaxing you and helping you bond with your baby. At over seventy pages, this workout program takes you from start to finish in your goal towards being a healthier, happier mommy, and does so with methods proven by Lisa herself. If you're pregnant, or know someone who is, " Yoga and Pilates for your Mind, Body and Baby " is an essential part of the preparation for motherhood.

About the Author

Lisa T. Daniel is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, along with being a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reiki Instructor. She also has won numerous awards as one of the premiere Figure Athletes in Florida. Lisa developed " Yoga and Pilates for your Mind, Body and Baby " while pregnant with her first child, Nina, who came into the world healthy and happy in November of 2009. Her pregnancy workout routines came about from her years of experience in Yoga and Pilates training, consultations with physicians, and by listening to what her ever-changing body was telling her. She has brought this all together in " Yoga and Pilates for your Mind, Body and Baby ", the first in a collection of new books entitled the " Healthy Mommy - Healthy Baby " Series.