Episode 21: Lessons on the Mat with Alicia Poldino

Episode 21 - Alicia Poldino is the founder of Utah Prenatal Yoga and Trinatal Yoga School. She highlights the lack of specific support for pregnancy and postpartum in traditional yoga spaces and emphasizes the need for specialized teacher training. Alicia explains that prenatal yoga goes beyond physical poses, addressing anatomical, physiological, emotional, and spiritual changes. She stresses the importance of mindful movement, breathwork, and self-compassion in preparing for childbirth and recovery. Alicia also advocates for the "fourth trimester," focusing on early postpartum support and reprogramming the nervous system to reduce stress and promote healing. You can find more information on prenatal and postnatal yoga at utahprenatalyoga.com, or information about prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher training at trinatalyogaschool.com.