About Bliss From Within

'Bliss from within DVD' is endorsed by NACE (The National Association of Childbirth Educators) and is used in hospital active birth classes around the world.

'Bliss From Within' is the most comprehensive Pre natal Yoga DVD on the market!

This fabulous DVD truly meets the needs of every mum to be. With two 45 minute yoga programmes, sections on positions and massage for labour, pelvic floor techniques and partner assisted yoga, along with breathing techniques, baby bonding visualisations and home props suggestions, it is a complete package, unlike any other prenatal DVD. It will guide pregnant women through a happy and healthy pregnancy, and provide a positive approach to birth.

Zoe , who is 25 weeks pregnant at the time of filming, presents the program. She is joined by Noleen, who is 22 weeks and Delvine who is 32 weeks. Throughout both of the specially designed yoga programs, modifications are demonstrated by the three women to account for people of all levels of flexibility and stages of pregnancy.

For any woman looking to find some relief from pregnancy related conditions, this DVD will be a lifesaver! A wide variety of common pregnancy related conditions (including: Carpal Tunnels Syndrome, High Blood pressure, Low blood pressure, Oedema, Varicous veins, throbbing of the legs, Sciatica and general back pain) are well understood and researched by Zoe over her 4 pregnancies and years of teaching pregnant women. All these conditions have been carefully taken into consideration in the sequences and the necessary modifications, to relieve these discomforts, are clearly explained.

Both of the yoga programs start with two Pranayama'’s (breathing exercises), to help women calm the mind and centre themselves. The sequences then flow into the Asana'’s (the physical part of yoga) with each program taking into account lengthening, strengthening and opening the whole body. One then focuses particularly on opening the upper back, chest and shoulders and the other focuses on opening the hips and lengthening and strengthening the legs.

Both programmes finish by flowing into a baby-bonding visualisation, where supported relaxation positions are demonstrated. These visualisations help women immerse themselves more in their relaxation and connect more deeply with the baby growing within them. They are invaluable tools for relaxing during labour and this quiet time helps women prepare for the experience.

Within the DVD there is also an extremely helpful section on '‘Positions for labour'’. This segment coaches Mums to be through a number of positions that can help them during labour and provides massage and support techniques for their birthing partner. Understanding and learning these poses will empower pregnant women with knowledge and understanding of active birth positions. For information about TENS, a drug free alternative to pain relief for labour, visit www.tensaustralia.com.au

The section on Partner Assisted Positions demonstrates a number of very helpful yoga positions that pregnant women can do with a partner, friend or another pregnant woman. These poses will help relieve various aches and pains, particularly in late pregnancy. 5 - 10 minutes of these poses can be added into pregnant women'’s daily lives for relief either end of the day. This will make a real difference to their comfort, sleep and general sense of wellbeing.

The section on the Pelvic floor is something that all pregnant women need to see! It is essential for women to maintain a healthy strong pelvic floor. Within this section there is a diagram of the area and a clear explanation of how to engage the muscle, with a few helpful exercises that can be easily added into daily life. This will help women throughout the DVD, when following the sequences, but also throughout the rest of their lives!

A short segment on home props has also been included. Here Zoe explains a range of household items, which can be used to help with some of the exercises, for women who don't have a house full of yoga props!

Finally, It's not just music, it's Therapy!” No detail has been over looked! The music for 'Bliss From Within'’ was written by composer Terry Strudwick who has done extensive research into the area of mind pulse technology. This very scientific approach to music composition aims to activate the new neural pathways within the brain. For '‘Bliss From Within'’ Terry used his knowledge to design some beautifully relaxing music with the yoga sequences specifically in mind.

All in all this prenatal yoga package is something pregnant women shouldn'’t be without!