Pre-natal yoga classes not only help with mobility for expecting moms, but also help create community with other women going through similar experiences. Allison Cline, herself a mother of three daughters, co-leads the 200 and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings at Wild Heart Yoga and is the creator and lead instructor of the Infinitely Empowered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certification, an 85-hour Yoga Alliance-registered program. Beyond the studio she offers private in-home yoga, childbirth education classes and also serves as a certified birth doula.
We spoke to her about both the mental and physical benefits of prenatal yoga, which she said can be practiced at any stage of pregnancy and continue to birth as long as the mom doesn’t have any contraindications.
“In today’s world, pregnancy is often treated more like a medical condition than a natural, sacred journey. This fear-based approach can leave expectant mothers feeling anxious and uncertain. At Wild Heart Yoga, we've created a safe and empowering space where moms-to-be are supported every step of the way,” she says. “Each class begins in a circle, where we share what’s on our hearts. We laugh, we cry, and we hold space for one another — honoring both our shared experiences and our differences. It’s in this circle of trust and connection that true empowerment is born.”
Allison says other benefits of prenatal yoga include:
-Improved sleep and relaxation
-Deeper bond with baby through mindfulness and intentional movement
-Emotional regulation and nervous system balance
-Increased body awareness to move safely and intuitively
-Community support and shared experience in group settings.
Allison’s currently teaches Prenatal Yoga at Wild Heart Yoga Thursday and Sunday mornings, as well as Vinyasa Flow clases Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. She will also co-lead a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Jenna Manders at Wild Heart beginning this month. “I consider it an incredible honor to hold space for families and to witness both the power and vulnerability of the female body during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum journey. My work is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and deep respect for each individual's unique path,” she says, “I love leading soulful, sweaty vinyasa flows that challenge and uplift — and I also specialize in working with seniors and veterans, creating accessible, empowering practices for all bodies and life stages.”
You can connect with her via Instagram @allisoncline_atxyogadoula, or through her website: www.infinityyogaandbirth.com