During the pregnancy journey the woman needs to learn to slow down, adapt and accommodate to her changing body and the needs of her growing child within. The focus is on nurturing, nourishing, relaxing and surrendering – not about detoxing or over-extending. Learning to embrace going with the flow – becoming acquainted with the ultimate surrender to the power of “being in the now: the present moment”.

Practicing and teaching yoga during pregnancy should encourage personal empowerment; learning to adapt to change gently, easily, effortlessly and joyfully. Teachers should be mindful of their own presentation and personal opinions, always being respectful so as not to trigger the hormonally driven and emotional pregnant woman, who may be challenged by her changing body image.