Who wouldn’t want to be a Goddess during Goddess Pose?
In this episode, Carolyn talks to yoga teacher Purna Devi and learns the benefits of doing yoga during pregnancy. Can you say better sleep? She shares her knowledge and discusses the sense of community a mother-to-be can get from a class.
“We’re pack animals. We need support of other women, we need support of other birthers, and we need guidance and we need to feel safe, and we need to understand our bodies. And what better circle to do that in with a bunch of other people that are in the same place you are?”
About Our Guest
Purna Devi is a Registered Yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Purna is honored to be a part of an ancient lineage of great yogis from India. Her present day yoga teacher, Swami Prem Sadasivananda, continues to guide her through the ancient teachings of yoga philosophy by way of this sacred Saraswati lineage. Purna holds a Children’s Yoga Certification.
She is licensed in massage therapy by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a Master/Level III Reiki Practioner/Teacher. She masterfully blends hands-on experience; deeper understandings of the Reiki teachings, and a compassionate approach to unfold the teachings of Reiki first as a self-healing practice.
Purna most recently received Doula training in 2019 and is currently a student midwife under April Kline, and feels honored to use her professional knowledge and healing skills to help mothers through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences. In addition to doula and midwife studies, she is studying lactation with the renowned breastfeeding and lactation expert, Linda K. Smith.
Purna is a direct but light-hearted and playful teacher who believes in fully supporting clients on their journey to live their most vital and healthy lives through natural wellness and self-healing. Her keen intuitive abilities paired with nearly twenty years of eastern & philosophy studies offer a beautiful blend of ancient wisdom and modern day living.
For more information visit purnadevi.com.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Prenatal Yoga - Mayo Clinic Prenatal Yoga - Yoga with Adriene Prenatal Yoga Benefits - Parents.com Magical Beginnings The Fourth Trimester Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful