This is the definitive book in the area of natural childbirth. Authoritative, practical and accessible to all readers, this freshly jacketed edition of a classic bestseller explains how to use simple yoga routines, an extremely effective exercise system for all stages of pregnancy, through the months leading up to childbirth, labour and beyond. This is the definitive title in the rapidly growing area of natural, active childbirth. The full-colour, new jacket edition of this best-selling classic has been freshly designed to bring it up-to-date with other newer books on the pregnancy shelves. Yoga is an extremely effective exercise system for the months of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, helping to relieve pain and discomfort at all stages. As well as offering practical advice on how to use yoga throughout pregnancy, labour and motherhood, this book helps women's personal development at the time of pregnancy, comforting and empowering readers to choose a birth that is right for them. * Janet has a great profile- as well as her grassroots respect and word-of-mouth sales, she is well-known by the media due to her involvement in the Active Birth Movement and her work at the International Active Birth Centre, both of which she founded, as well as her international lecture tours and campaign work for women's rights in pregnancy. * Janet's books, both with Thorsons and other publishers, have a great sales track:- Thorsons has sold almost 70,000 books by Janet Balaskas (Active Birth has sold almost 50,000 copies while water Birth has sold over 16,000)- The old edition of Preparing for Birth with Yoga has sold 4,000 copies in the 18 months since rebranding as Thorsons, and is selling 220 copies a month.

- The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth and The Natural Baby have sold well. * Janet's overseas sales are equally strong. She is extremely well-known in the USA and Australia, among others.