Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~ Jennifer Wolfe :: Education by Design Store

Editorial Review
Namaste, welcome to prenatal Vinyasa Yoga. My name is Jennifer Wolfe and I am a prenatal and vinyasa yoga instructor, a doula, a childbirth educator, a hypnotherapist, and a mother.

I have worked with hundreds of pregnant women before, during and after the birth of their babies and have seen the wonderful benefits that doing yoga while pregnant can have on your body, your birth experience, and your recovery from childbirth.

This DVD was specifically developed for women who have been practicing Vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, or Power Yoga before they were pregnant but can also be used for women who practice other forms of yoga or beginners who wish to build strength and flexibility. If you are a beginner please use the 3rd trimester modifications demonstrated by Binna. This will allow you to gain strength and flexibility safely and once you feel comfortable with the routine you can move to the 1st or 2nd trimester modifications as appropriate.

Although yoga is a safe form of exercise for pregnant women, every woman's body is different and requires attention and awareness during any exercise to ensure the body's well being. Please obtain permission from your doctor, midwife or health provider before doing any prenatal exercise and most important, listen to your body.

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Customer Reviews

Best Prenatal Yoga DVD...EVER!!!

2008-10-04
Wow...where do I begin? This DVD has really helped be prepare not only my body but my mind for labor. I started the DVD when I was 6.5 mos and am now 8 mos. The video was very challenging and in the beginning I was like how the hec am I going to get through this?! But I stuck with it and my body looks just as good as it did before I was pregnant!! My legs are stronger and feel better equipped to deal with labor and my arms are actually more toned as well!! Also, the relaxation at the end has helped me with my visual imagery to prepare for labor...I am taking hypnobirthing classes and visual imagery is a big part of it. Even though this would be very difficult for someone who never has taken yoga before..you can easily adjust the poses and take breaks when you need to. This video has had such an effect on me that I'm even going to continue it after I have my baby:)This is a must buy...it is 1.5 hrs long so I do this every other day and on the days between I like to do a little bit more of a mellow yoga like kundalini.

Good replacement for Power Yoga

2008-09-21
I have always loved power yoga...especially when it is in a hot room. I knew when I got pregnant, I wouldn't be able to do power yoga any more. This work is about 70 minutes, I work up a good sweat, but not as much as I would in a hot room. Good focus on hip opening stretches. Would definitely recommend this yoga workout!

Butt kickin' Workout!!!!

2008-08-07
This is a great prenatal workout for thoes who have experience in Yoga prior to pregnancy. After finishing the main workout (about 1hr 15min) I feel like I've really worked out!! It's great. Besides the instructor, this DVD has someone in her 2nd trimester and someone in her 3rd trimester, so it's easy to follow which modifications to a pose depending on your stage of pregnancy. The first time I tried the DVD I was well into my 2nd trimester. Now 31weeks still able to complete the workout. My only complaint is that after the main workout is over, the DVD automatcially goes into a partenr yoga workout instead of taking you back to the main screen. But that's it..... It's a great workout that will challenge you and make you sweat!!!

Great workout!

2008-08-05
This is really a very good yoga workout. I was totally drained after only an hour session, the whole session is an hr & half! I was perspiring alot while doing it which i love it!

Rodney Yee Fan

2008-08-01
I ordered this DVD because it said something about being appropriate for those who have been practicing Vinyasa Flow or Power Yoga. My favorite DVD is Power Yoga with Rodney Yee, so I decided to give it a try.

I only made it through about the first 20 minutes before I had to turn it off, but in that amount of time I found the poses and flow to be extremely similar to my Power Yoga DVD. It made me wonder why I'd spent the money in the first place, when it was so similar.

However, the atmosphere was completely different. The atmosphere in Power Yoga with Rodney Yee is set outdoors, with calming, instrumental music. This Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga is set inside, in what felt like a cramped room, and is set to music that I would call "tribal" for lack of a better term. I could not relax into it.

Since the poses and flow are almost identical, I will continue to practice my Power Yoga, with modifications given by my doctor, and this DVD will be up for sale soon on Amazon Marketplace.

Hope this helps!

Yoga on the Highway

2008-07-28
Namaste, welcome to prenatal Vinyasa Yoga. My name is Jennifer Wolfe and I am a prenatal and vinyasa yoga instructor, a doula, a childbirth educator, a hypnotherapist, and a mother.

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Challenging workout 2008-07-07
Thanks to the other reviews on this site I chose this prenatal yoga DVD. This DVD is an excellent challenge and perfect for someone who is in great shape and wants to continue their high activity levels while being pregnant. FYI- The practice session is about 90 minutes.

Tough and satisfying! 2008-07-07
On pregnancy #1 I bought several DVDs such as Shiva Rea's prenatal yoga and Kathy Smith's preganancy workout. For an exercise enthusiast such as myself, those DVDs were way too easy, and doing them fealt like a waste of precious gym time.
Now with #2, I almost came to peace with the notion that I will have to give up Power Yoga during my pregnancy again, but reading the reviews for this DVD made me feel like there may still be hope. And indeed, after finishing this very long (over an hour, which is just great for me!) workout, I was all smiles (and sweat), and I am so happy that I bought this DVD.
I enjoyed that it was hard and it made the relaxation better.
It is definitely for experienced Yogis or other types of practitioners - it's not tough yoga-wise, but it is quite hard physically as there are many, MANY squats and lounges engaged, and doing them right is quite challenging. For those looking for a more friendly, calming workout, Shiva Rea's will be very suitable (she is lovely).
Also, from my experience from giving birth, the postures in this DVD are truely helpful when at birth, and having strong thigh muscles is a great help for any of us who don't wish to spend ALL of the labour lying on a bed post-epidural.
I haven't tried the partner yoga sequence of the DVD yet, but it seems like a good addition.
In short - if you are looking for a challenge, buy this!

Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga - Lives Up to Its Hype 2008-07-06
I've been practicing yoga for 2 years about 4 times a week, and I'm now in my 8th month of pregnancy. Up until now I've been attending my regular vinyasa yoga classes along with prenatal classes. I started supplementing these workouts with the Wolfe video in my 6th month. The video was challenging in spots even for me. She gives lots of modifications for the different trimesters, but she definitely presents a workout designed to increase strength and improve cardio performance. As a bonus, the video also includes a workout to be done with a partner that leads you through various stretches that give great relief for your back and shoulders. The only misfire is the brief workout by the "founder" of this form of prenatal yoga included as a demonstration of his prowess. They should delete that from any future editions of this video.

A Must for any expecting Vinyasa Yoga Instructor 2008-07-06
I found this DVD to be both informative & challenging. Not suitable for a beginner who is expecting. Easy to follow & moves through a typical Vinyasa class. Enjoy :)