I was chatting with someone this week about hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga and she genuinely felt that pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing were essentially the same thing. So, let’s spill the beans on pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing!
Sure, there’s a slight crossover when it comes to relaxation and breathing techniques, but that’s where the similarity ends. They really are like chalk and cheese!
First things first, forget about dressing up in leggings and yoga pants for a hypnobirthing class; you can rock up in your Sunday best or even your PJs. It’s all about what makes you comfy. Hypnobirthing scripts are designed to talk to your subconscious mind, sprinkle positivity on your birthing thoughts and zap any sneaky negative vibes you might have.
But wait, there’s more! While pregnancy yoga mainly hangs out in the relaxation and bonding zone, hypnobirthing opens up a treasure chest of techniques to help you sail through pregnancy, labour, and birth. You can pick and choose the tools that you want to use and whatever feels most right for you.
Hypnobirthing is like the full package of antenatal wisdom. It’ll take you on a tour of what to expect at each labour stage. It will school you on your birthing rights and help you navigate the maze of maternity options. Plus, it will arm you with decision making superpowers. It’s like birthing education on steroids, complete with a playbook for your birth partner!
In conclusion……..
So, pregnancy yoga is your go-to for soothing the soul, bonding with that little bun in the oven, and giving your tired and aching pregnant body some TLC. But hypnobirthing? Well, that’s the gold standard of birth preparation, the whole enchilada, the Jedi training for childbirth. While you might pick up a hint of hypnobirthing in a pregnancy yoga class, there’s no harm in mixing both for the ultimate childbirth toolkit. It’s like having two secret weapons up your maternity sleeve! 🧘♀️🌟🤰
For information on the hypnobirthing classes and pregnancy yoga classes I run or to find out more on whether it is right for you (it is!) pop over to my website JustExhale or my Facebook page: Just Exhale | Facebook
