GARBH SAMVAD WITH SHANI DAYAL

NURTURING MOTHERHOOD THROUGH YOGA

- 

Pregnancy and the postpartum period mark two of the most profound transitions in a woman's life - moments filled with joy, challenges, and transformation. Yoga, when practiced mindfully, can serve as a powerful tool to ease these changes, offering strength, balance, and healing. To explore this deeply nurturing connection, we turn to Shani Dayal, a celebrated International Yoga teacher, therapist, pre & postnatal yoga teacher.

Shani, who has recently given birth to a baby girl, emphasizes safe and supportive yoga practices that cater to the unique needs of expecting and new mothers. From building resilience during pregnancy to aiding gentle postnatal recovery, her philosophy centers on listening to the body, honoring its rhythm, and cultivating inner calm.

In this conversation, yoga expert Shani Dayal shares her insights on how yoga can empower women to embrace their pregnancy and postnatal recovery journey with grace, strength, and self-awareness.

Can you take us back to your early postnatal days — what was recovery like for you, both physically and emotionally?

The first few days were hazy! Overwhelming emotions to have our precious little one with us, combined with sleeplessness, exhaustion, hormonal ups and downs, and physical weakness. But within 1-2 days, I started to feel physically better again. Emotionally, I was in a great space, with a lot of support around me.

What challenges did you face during your postnatal recovery, and how did yoga support you through them?