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 Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy.
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy.
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow.
The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality.
I can't recommend this book enough!
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
Gentle and Easy to follow, 28 Sep 2008
This book and DVD was great as it was really nice and easy to follow. I was completely new to this pregnancy yoga thing even yoga in general and found the instructions and the DVD very helpful and clear. Nice and soothing for both baby and me.
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
Gentle and Easy to follow, 28 Sep 2008
This book and DVD was great as it was really nice and easy to follow. I was completely new to this pregnancy yoga thing even yoga in general and found the instructions and the DVD very helpful and clear. Nice and soothing for both baby and me.
Practical and well written, 15 Feb 2001
Having had four children of her own, Balaskas is the person to go to to find out about active birth. You know the information she gives you has been tried and tested, by her! What I found most useful about this book were the yoga postures which she sets out that help during pregnancy and birth. I used them myself and they made a big difference to me. The pictures were easy to follow and I enjoyed it because it allowed me to practice in the privacy of my own home. Something quite important when you're the size of a small basking shark!
Informative and balanced, 29 Apr 2000
The book builds up a case for active birth very well. It avoids unresearched comments about "conventional" births so that its arguments for active birth stand on their own with no need to critsise or condemn other methods. It offers information, support and intelligent advice and guidance - something I have found lacking elsewhere. It has given me the confidence to proceed with the home birth of my third child and is an excellent way to inform your birth helpers as to what you want to achieve. The appraoch makes sense physically as well as emotionally and makes its points quietly and without sensational claims for it being the only way. This I respect and therefore accept the concept more readily. Finally, it is refreshing to read a book around birth that clearly considers its readers to be able to make their own minds up based on good facts and well laid out information.
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Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
Gentle and Easy to follow, 28 Sep 2008
This book and DVD was great as it was really nice and easy to follow. I was completely new to this pregnancy yoga thing even yoga in general and found the instructions and the DVD very helpful and clear. Nice and soothing for both baby and me.
Practical and well written, 15 Feb 2001
Having had four children of her own, Balaskas is the person to go to to find out about active birth. You know the information she gives you has been tried and tested, by her! What I found most useful about this book were the yoga postures which she sets out that help during pregnancy and birth. I used them myself and they made a big difference to me. The pictures were easy to follow and I enjoyed it because it allowed me to practice in the privacy of my own home. Something quite important when you're the size of a small basking shark!
Informative and balanced, 29 Apr 2000
The book builds up a case for active birth very well. It avoids unresearched comments about "conventional" births so that its arguments for active birth stand on their own with no need to critsise or condemn other methods. It offers information, support and intelligent advice and guidance - something I have found lacking elsewhere. It has given me the confidence to proceed with the home birth of my third child and is an excellent way to inform your birth helpers as to what you want to achieve. The appraoch makes sense physically as well as emotionally and makes its points quietly and without sensational claims for it being the only way. This I respect and therefore accept the concept more readily. Finally, it is refreshing to read a book around birth that clearly considers its readers to be able to make their own minds up based on good facts and well laid out information.
simple and concise, 25 Sep 2003
if you have done yoga before in a class, but now due to baby arriving you can't get to class (as well as feeling knacked!!), try this book. it is really clear and easy to follow hatha yoga principles, including your baby. my baby loves watching the funny positions i get myself into and the massage to help him participate. only critisim was that to do all positions and well as warmup and cooldown exersizes, would take me a whole day with a 3mth baby!! overall gentle exersizes for mums and babies - fantastic!
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
Gentle and Easy to follow, 28 Sep 2008
This book and DVD was great as it was really nice and easy to follow. I was completely new to this pregnancy yoga thing even yoga in general and found the instructions and the DVD very helpful and clear. Nice and soothing for both baby and me.
Practical and well written, 15 Feb 2001
Having had four children of her own, Balaskas is the person to go to to find out about active birth. You know the information she gives you has been tried and tested, by her! What I found most useful about this book were the yoga postures which she sets out that help during pregnancy and birth. I used them myself and they made a big difference to me. The pictures were easy to follow and I enjoyed it because it allowed me to practice in the privacy of my own home. Something quite important when you're the size of a small basking shark!
Informative and balanced, 29 Apr 2000
The book builds up a case for active birth very well. It avoids unresearched comments about "conventional" births so that its arguments for active birth stand on their own with no need to critsise or condemn other methods. It offers information, support and intelligent advice and guidance - something I have found lacking elsewhere. It has given me the confidence to proceed with the home birth of my third child and is an excellent way to inform your birth helpers as to what you want to achieve. The appraoch makes sense physically as well as emotionally and makes its points quietly and without sensational claims for it being the only way. This I respect and therefore accept the concept more readily. Finally, it is refreshing to read a book around birth that clearly considers its readers to be able to make their own minds up based on good facts and well laid out information.
simple and concise, 25 Sep 2003
if you have done yoga before in a class, but now due to baby arriving you can't get to class (as well as feeling knacked!!), try this book. it is really clear and easy to follow hatha yoga principles, including your baby. my baby loves watching the funny positions i get myself into and the massage to help him participate. only critisim was that to do all positions and well as warmup and cooldown exersizes, would take me a whole day with a 3mth baby!! overall gentle exersizes for mums and babies - fantastic!
Practical tool for my clients, 17 Sep 2008
As a hypnotherapist I have no hesitation recommending this wonderful cd to my clients.
Firstly for the great tips and info from Janey Lee Grace, a lady highly experienced in childbirth.
Then a gorgeous relaxation from Glenn Harrold. His cds are always spot on.
Put the two together and it makes the perfect package for pregnant mums.
Heather Bestel
Psychotherpist/Hypnotherapist
Fantastic for mums to be!, 20 Jan 2008
This is a beautiful cd, really inspirational. I feel like it really helps a nervous person.
I lent this to a friend and she is going to buy it too as she loved it.
Highly recommended and such a great price, you really cant go wrong here, there is nothing to lose...so much to gain from it.
highly recommended, 05 Oct 2007
I got this CD as soon as it came out as I have a few other Glenn Harrold CDs and was looking for something that was specifically aimed at pregnant women. The first CD is a collection of info from Janey Lee Grace. Although I found some of the information useful and interesting I found her tone and manner a bit patronising and annoying. But don't let that put you off as the second CD is really good. Glenn Harrold guides you into a deep relaxation and gives lots of positive message aimed at helping you to have a joyful pregnancy. I am 6 months pregnant now and am listening to it every night and feel very positive about being pregnant and giving birth.
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Customer Reviews
Oh dear..., 15 Oct 2008
I bought this book with good intentions to do my exercises. I haven't done any yet despite being 18 weeks preggers with twins! So the book arrived and I felt a bit cheated for the price. I expected good quality pictures of examples of exercises and clear bullet pointed suggestions. Maybe I'm just too lazy with an attention span of a kitten, but I found the yellowed pages with drawings that looked like the book had come from the seventies, a bit boring. The book went into a corner, never to be opened again; partly my fault for being a lazy cow, partly the books fault for being boring.
A great guide to keeping fit during those nine months..., 18 Feb 2008
This is really a great guide to keeping fit for moms to be. I know I've been really tired due to my pregnancy, but there wasn't anything in here I couldn't do. I would defintely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in shape durning pregnancy. Another pregnancy book I quite liked and would also recommend is You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
Excellent Guide for Mothers to Be, 04 Oct 2007
I got an awful lot out of this book.
I didn't want to turn into a slob during pregnancy but wanted to be as fit as I could for the labour. However, I found it quite hard to get consistent advice. This books is broken down into the three trimesters (and a little bit on after the birth) and gives you simple straight forward advice for each. It gives you programmes to follow on aerobic, strength and flexibility. It also has little sections on common complaints and what you can do to help yourself (eg, morning sickness, back problems, piles etc).
It has a no nonsense/non-patronising approach but isn't prescriptive. It also doesn't put you on a huge guilt trip if, for example, you've done nothing but lie in a heap for the first trimester. It treats you like an adult too which is nice when so many books talk to you like you're a dimwit who has lost all common sense since becoming pregnant.
This is an American book but I really don't think that matters too much. You'll understand most of the reference and I think we're all able to cope with the difference between say metres and yards.
Anyway, I really rate this book and have used it probably the most out of all my books. It's not just for exercise it's a really good guide to looking after yourself and getting fit for childbirth both if you're an exercise agnostic or a devoted gym bunny.
Great advice for those who want to keep fit during pregnancy, 16 Jan 2004
I have found it really difficult to get any proper advice on what exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy (eg can you keep doing abdominal exercises? I get different answers from everyone I ask), so this book was a real find for me. It provides trimester by trimester advice on what to do to keep your muscle tone, strenth and flexibility (and the benefits of doing so). This includes assessment of classes/gym/swimming etc, as well as exercises you can do at home. It is easy to read/understand and also provides useful information on nutrition, health and relaxation. For me who exercised regularly before pregnancy is is a great source of information, but it also focuses on those who haven't previously done any exercise, but do want to keep fit during their pregnancy. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 09 Jun 2004
All Francoise Freedman's books are excellent and this latest is no exception. What is great about this book is that it is suitable for those who have practiced little or no yoga before and also for experienced yoginis. The book takes you safely through the three trimesters with mini sequences, explaining what muscles you are strengthening and stretching. Common complaints like sciatica and symphysis pubis disorder are also addressed. The beautifully shot photos make everything clear and easy to follow. The book also takes you through the postpartum period. Unlike most books, this isn't just a small add on at the end of the book. Freedman gives several progressive mini routines to help realign the body and promote strength and vitality. I can't recommend this book enough! An excellent clear guide to The Alexander Technique, 06 Feb 2001
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique. If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
Expensive glossy brochure with no real practical information, 13 Oct 1999
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
Perfect for Pregnancy, 21 May 2004
I found this book to be very easy to use, with clear and concise instructions. There is no need to buy any special equipment and it is filled with some very helpful tips. I found that the layout meant that I didn't have to stick to a strict 'routine'. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing yoga during pregnancy - even if you have never tried yoga before!
Yoga For Pregnancy, 14 Nov 2003
I buy a copy of Yago for Pregnancy from Amazon after I find out that I am pregnant. It help me continue to exercise during my pregnancy without worrying to hurt my unborn baby. I can do it at home, and not to go to my gym. It has tailored the yago into different stages of pregnancy so it is easy to adopt. Even I am not a regular yaga practitioner, I have enjoying it. This book has been brilliant for mums-to-be! Try it ! You will love it !
Best yoga pregnancy book!, 20 Nov 2002
imo this is the best yoga for pregnancy book I've come accross (bought three so far from amazon).
Information is divided clearly into both several timed programmes and into trimesters-all completely together so you can pick it up and do a programme then go! Handy info on trimester ailments and natural solutions.
Nice bright clear modern photography, clearly demonstraighting postures. Information on approaching the birth.
Nice addition of information on chakras, meditations and mantras to do whilst doing yoga, after all, it is meant to be more than hum drum exercise. Suitable for beginners. Fun and inspires with reflective quotes. Keeps my pg body so far feeling nice and fit. Recommended, 5 stars!
A real godsend during this difficult but exciting period, 06 Mar 2001
An easy to understand book with clear and concise text, the innovitive and practical positions were easy to attain and brought instant results, an inspiration to both my wife and I
Gentle and Easy to follow, 28 Sep 2008
This book and DVD was great as it was really nice and easy to follow. I was completely new to this pregnancy yoga thing even yoga in general and found the instructions and the DVD very helpful and clear. Nice and soothing for both baby and me.
Practical and well written, 15 Feb 2001
Having had four children of her own, Balaskas is the person to go to to find out about active birth. You know the information she gives you has been tried and tested, by her! What I found most useful about this book were the yoga postures which she sets out that help during pregnancy and birth. I used them myself and they made a big difference to me. The pictures were easy to follow and I enjoyed it because it allowed me to practice in the privacy of my own home. Something quite important when you're the size of a small basking shark!
Informative and balanced, 29 Apr 2000
The book builds up a case for active birth very well. It avoids unresearched comments about "conventional" births so that its arguments for active birth stand on their own with no need to critsise or condemn other methods. It offers information, support and intelligent advice and guidance - something I have found lacking elsewhere. It has given me the confidence to proceed with the home birth of my third child and is an excellent way to inform your birth helpers as to what you want to achieve. The appraoch makes sense physically as well as emotionally and makes its points quietly and without sensational claims for it being the only way. This I respect and therefore accept the concept more readily. Finally, it is refreshing to read a book around birth that clearly considers its readers to be able to make their own minds up based on good facts and well laid out information.
simple and concise, 25 Sep 2003
if you have done yoga before in a class, but now due to baby arriving you can't get to class (as well as feeling knacked!!), try this book. it is really clear and easy to follow hatha yoga principles, including your baby. my baby loves watching the funny positions i get myself into and the massage to help him participate. only critisim was that to do all positions and well as warmup and cooldown exersizes, would take me a whole day with a 3mth baby!! overall gentle exersizes for mums and babies - fantastic!
Practical tool for my clients, 17 Sep 2008
As a hypnotherapist I have no hesitation recommending this wonderful cd to my clients.
Firstly for the great tips and info from Janey Lee Grace, a lady highly experienced in childbirth.
Then a gorgeous relaxation from Glenn Harrold. His cds are always spot on.
Put the two together and it makes the perfect package for pregnant mums.
Heather Bestel
Psychotherpist/Hypnotherapist
Fantastic for mums to be!, 20 Jan 2008
This is a beautiful cd, really inspirational. I feel like it really helps a nervous person.
I lent this to a friend and she is going to buy it too as she loved it.
Highly recommended and such a great price, you really cant go wrong here, there is nothing to lose...so much to gain from it.
highly recommended, 05 Oct 2007
I got this CD as soon as it came out as I have a few other Glenn Harrold CDs and was looking for something that was specifically aimed at pregnant women. The first CD is a collection of info from Janey Lee Grace. Although I found some of the information useful and interesting I found her tone and manner a bit patronising and annoying. But don't let that put you off as the second CD is really good. Glenn Harrold guides you into a deep relaxation and gives lots of positive message aimed at helping you to have a joyful pregnancy. I am 6 months pregnant now and am listening to it every night and feel very positive about being pregnant and giving birth.
My tummy is flatter than ever, 16 Nov 2003
I got this book when I was a month or so pregnant and I've followed the advice as closely as possible. My personal belief is that the "pre-system" is at least as important as the "system" - you have to exercise throghout your pregnancy and then afterwards to get the results you desire. Unbelievably, my tummy is now flatter than before I got pregnant and my daughter is 7 months old. I'm still using the book and I like that there are so many exercises to choose from - keeps me from getting bored. But remember, the book doesn't automatically get you there, you've got to work :-)
Get this book as soon as you find out you are pregnant!!, 24 Aug 1999
I was in my eighth month of pregnancy when I read Mr. Waggoner's book. By slowly and carefully following his suggestions with the permission of my Ob-Gyn, I started a routine of exercises that I continued after my son was born. Tony, the baby, and I do our exercises every day. First, I work with him, then he rests while I do mine. I think it's really working because my abdomin is really getting back into shape as well as my thighs and buttocks. I still have five more pounds to lose, but I feel confident that will come off if I continue the routine I learned in this book. Let me add, also, that the suggestions for diet have been really valuable. I have confidence in what I'm doing because of this book.
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