Congratulations Mom-to-Be! Welcome to Rejuvenate, the prenatal exercise program.
The fact that you are on this page only means that you care for yourself and your baby. And that’s a great place to start.
Let me begin with: Why is prenatal exercise so important? This light to moderate intensity exercise program helps develop strength, and creates awareness of cultivating good posture. As a specialist who caters to a wonderful, glowing, pregnant population, I create programs to specifically and effectively meet challenges that pregnancy may pose.
Benefits of the Rejuvenate Program:
· Keeps body in alignment as the centre of gravity shifts due to a growing belly
· Helps maintain good posture thereby reducing joint aches and pains
· Includes effective breathing exercises that help cope with labour
· Reduces risk of complications that come with pregnancy
Exercise in general helps reduce bloating, and swelling; it helps you sleep better and boosts your mood and energy levels.
Every pregnancy is different and every woman has a different set of difficulties while progressing through trimesters. In my semi-private class, I am able to personally attend to your needs by providing specific exercises and stretches essential for you. Based on the stage of your pregnancy, exercises are added or modified to your customized routine chart.
Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful times in a woman's life, and my goal is to make it as easy and comfortable for you as I can.
A: During pregnancy, there are a lot of hormonal changes that take place in the body. These changes can have an adverse emotional and physiological impact. For example, Relaxin, a hormone released during pregnancy, makes muscles extremely lax and increases the risk of injury. It is, therefore, recommended that you exercise under the guidance of a specialist.
A: Prenatal exercise routines are designed in a way that’ll take you through your pregnancy with as much ease as possible. A basic workout regime is usually a combination of exercises that help enhance balance, posture, alignment, muscle strength, and flexibility.
The breathing exercises help bring about elasticity around the abdomen and provide some relief during labour. Our nervous system is highly responsive to stimuli. The nerves and small muscles thus activated through exercise help support your spine and reduce swelling, leaving you feeling relaxed and energetic at the end of each exercise session.
A: Since every pregnant woman is in a beautiful but delicate stage of life, it becomes our responsibility – yours and mine – to take a few necessary steps: The first is to procure an authorised approval from your gynaecologist. The next step involves an evaluation wherein we will go through your medical and health history. Based on the results, if there is some special care that needs to be taken, I will personally get in touch with your gynaecologist and have a discussion.
Attending prenatal exercises classes allows for interaction with other mothers-to-be. The classes provide a platform where moms and moms-to-be can come together and freely talk about their situation, discuss issues, share ideas, and create special bonds.
This is a great class. I feel rejuvenated and invigorated after class every time. Perfect balance of breathing, stretching and exercising. Raina – you are great to workout with. Love coming to class – even though I’m late sometimes. ☺ Thank You!!
Raina got me through my pregnancy with minimum aches and pains. Can’t thank you enough for being such a sweetheart. Lots of Love.
During my pregnancy, I truly enjoyed attending Raina’s pre-natal exercise programme. There were times I had swelling, felt tired or complained of back pain. Every movement she conducted helped me feel better. This is the first reason that I could keep coming back. Another reason is her personality. Raina is always a happy person; she is open to people and nice to everybody. Talking to her is also a part of an enjoyable moment in her class. Thank you, Raina!
This is truly the best class ever! I can’t thank Raina enough for her patience and dedication. I can successfully say that my pregnancy has been easier thanks to all the exercises and breathing I’ve done in class. The class has truly helped my overall balance and upper back strength. Can’t wait to come back for the postnatal sessions. I highly recommend the class to everyone. Thank you Raina!!!
Raina is an extremely kind and professional physiologist. I have not only benefited tremendously from this class but have also really enjoyed myself. I would truly recommend Raina to my friends. She helped ease my back pain and improve my posture, after just two classes. Raina is knowledgeable and extremely attentive and careful with her clients. Thank you for helping me, Raina, and I look forward to your post natal class ☺xx
Raina is the best! I loved her class – it helped me stay balanced and fit during my entire pregnancy. And it kept me happy throughout. Raina is calm, patient and friendly. Whenever I have pain, she works around it and releases the pain. She is a miracle worker and I look forward to a lifetime relationship with her. I hope to move to town so that I can come more often! A big hug, Raina!
One of the best recommendations from my doctor was to take Raina’s class. I can honestly say it has kept me going through this pregnancy. From keeping me relaxed in the beginning (I started just after my first trimester) to keeping me more limber, it is helping me with my posture and balance, and has really become an essential part of my routine.
I can’t recommend it enough! Now that I’m coming closer to my delivery, the breathing exercises help me focus and do help with the pain. I’m hoping I don’t forget them in the delivery room! I am looking forward to my postnatal classes and whenever I plan a second baby, I will be right back here!
Thank you so much for all the support and guidance, Raina. It has been a great experience.
