Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~ Short Forms with Jennifer Wolfe Review
This video was hands down the best purchase I made during my entire pregnancy.
I wanted to be "in training" during my pregnancy, as I was hoping for a natural childbirth. Unable to find prenatal classes that worked with my schedule, I listened to the numerous positive reviews for Jennifer Wolfe's videos, and I bought them during my first trimester.
My fitness background: I regularly use other ashtanga and vinyasa yoga videos, and I consider myself to be at an intermediate/advanced fitness level... probably intermediate when it comes to yoga.
I LOVED doing this video. I did either the 30 min or 45 min workout almost every day throughout my entire pregnancy (all 42 weeks of it!) Jennifer's teaching style and cues are great- I found her really pleasant, calming, and easy to follow. I felt as though she knew exactly what my muscles were craving- my husband laughed at all of my "mmmmmms" and "ahhhhhs" while I was working out.
This workout kept me sane and energetic. The modifications for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester were perfect for how I felt during each phase of my pregnancy. I definitely felt a big boost in my mental and physical state on days I did this video.
Obviously feeling good during pregnancy is important, but the strength it gave me during my childbirth experience was priceless. I DID have my natural childbirth, complete with 6.5 hours of pushing. My (highly sought-after) OB now tells all of his patients to use Jennifer Wolfe's yoga DVDs!
Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~ Short Forms with Jennifer Wolfe Overview
In addition to this DVD Jennifer Wolfe also has:
"Complete Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga 2 DVD set"
Look for it on Amazon!
Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~Short Forms with Jennifer Wolfe offers a safe, and active workout for all 3 trimesters and prepares you, your body and your baby for childbirth and postpartum recovery.
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Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~Short Forms DVD offers:
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**All New 15, 30 & 45 Minute Practices
Choose the length of your practice each day based on how much time you have and how your body is feeling
**5 Minute Relaxation
Prepare your mind and body for labor by training your body to relax using this 5 minute relaxation, a great way to end your yoga practice
**Safe Modifications for all 3 Trimesters
All 3 trimesters are modeled so you can modify your practice as your baby grows and your body changes
**Bonus Labor Poses
Yoga can be really helpful in labor and childbirth, learn some tips for bringing yoga into the birthing process
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More Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga DVDs
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Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~Short Forms Featuring:
* 75 Minute Prenatal Yoga Routine
* 15 Minute Relaxation
* 10 Minute Partner Routine with Doug Swenson?
Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga & Short Forms 2DVD set
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Why Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga & Who is Jennifer Wolfe?
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What is Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga?
Whether you're a yoga veteran in search of an active yoga routine, or you're new to yoga, Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga gives you all the tools to make your pregnancy journey the best it can be. Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga is your support system leading to a more comfortable pregnancy, quicker and less painful labor, and a speedier postpartum recovery.
Jennifer Wolfe developed Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga during her own pregnancy when she realized that all styles of prenatal yoga offered, at the time, could not adequately prepare her physically and mentally for labor. She wanted a yoga practice that specifically served the needs of the pregnant woman: one that actively prepares women for the marathon event of childbirth, while helping women discover their power and inner strength needed during this transformative period in their lives.
Jennifer Wolfe found these empowering and strengthening qualities in the soft flow of Vinyasa Yoga. In her DVDs, she adapts Vinyasa Yoga for the unique needs of pregnant women, providing a system that works with your body without sacrificing the intensity necessary to prepare for childbirth. By learning to link your breath and movements in a constant flow, you'll increase your ability to work with your body during labor and childbirth, reducing the need for medications or other interventions; including a decrease in the need for C-sections.
About Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe is a Prenatal and Vinyasa Yoga instructor, Doula, Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist, Childbirth Educator, Reiki master and a Mother.
"Hello, and thank you for your interest in Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga. I am committed that every woman have the pregnancy and birth experience they desire. In that spirit, I created these DVDs to offer women a safe and active option for their prenatal yoga practice. I have attended nearly 400 births and trained thousands of students in Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga, and I have seen, firsthand, the amazing benefits that this yoga provides. Congratulations on your pregnancy and for taking these steps to prepare your body for this wonderful, transformative experience."
Namaste, Jennifer Wolfe
Experience and Expertise
Jennifer has studied yoga for the past fourteen years with a variety of instructors including Doug Swenson. As a hypnotherapist for the past thirteen years, Jennifer has pioneered the Dolphin Method, a unique methodology she developed using hypnosis for gentle birthing and anxiety reduction. Jennifer utilizes the Dolphin Method and yoga in her doula practice to achieve deep mind and body relaxation.
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Customer Reviews
I use this everyday! - Lynleigh S. Palmer -
I am an advanced exerciser who prior to this pregnancy had started to enjoy vinyasa style yoga. So, when I stumbled upon this video after finding out I was pregnant with my second child, I was excited and ordered it immediately.
There are 3 workouts (15 min, 30 min and 45 min). All of the workouts are wonderful. They are intense and yet so relaxing. I primarily use the 30 minute workout before I go to bed. I have other prenatal yoga workouts but have only used this prenatal yoga dvd during this pregnancy.
At 32 weeks pregnant, I am still using this dvd daily and hope to be able to use it through the rest of my pregnancy.
Worthless - Janice Schwarz - United States
This woman went to the double espresso school of yoga. She zips through the forms rather than having you hold them. Further, you also spend a LOT of time upside down, specifically in downward dog.
For someone claiming to be a doula and to have all this experience working with pregnant women, she should know that all being upside down accomplishes is having baby crammed into your lungs. That is not especially conducive to breathing. Further, she doesn't give you time to get INTO a new pose. When a woman is in her 3rd trimester, there is no zipping through the forms the way she does.
One time she had a 3rd trimester woman adjust a form for a lunge by dropping her knee. Er...that's not a complicated pose even in 3rd trimester. However, a downward dog that is more of a flat back than a downward dog would be a better modification.
Admittedly, the problem may be that perhaps I'm not aware of what Vinyasa means. Probably something like "really fast".
After getting annoyed with the 15 minute workout, I watched some of the workouts and then gave up. I'm sending this one back.
Fantastic! Highly recommend - Yogini mama - Pennsylvania, USA
As a yoga teacher, I found this to be the best prenatal yoga dvd out there; knowledgeable. well paced. good cues and modifications. I absolutely recommend it!
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