Taking prenatal yoga with Margarida has had a significant impact on my wellness throughout my pregnancy. Although I had been taking some online prenatal classes, it was very helpful to be able to learn about the physiology of pregnancy and labor, in person. Not only were these mini-lessons informative, but the opportunity to ask questions and have discussions was helpful. The yoga practice incorporated breathing techniques for different stages of labor, mindfulness strategies, and the actual yoga poses and postures. The strategies have helped me throughout the second and third trimesters to ease body aches and pains, to relieve stress, and to mentally prepare myself for giving birth. The exercises have been easy enough to also do at home, and Margarida has provided numerous suggestions to adapt to our individual needs and circumstances. Being somewhat anxious about labor, and just being a stubborn person in general (who does not like being told what to do), I was not sure what to expect going into my first prenatal yoga class. I could not have asked for a better instructor than Margarida. I felt immediately at ease and relieved that I had joined. I am confident that with her help and instruction, and regularly practicing at home as well, I am giving myself the best chance at the kind of labor and delivery experience I want.