Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Our First Official Giveaway

Since becoming pregnant I have been trying to watch what I eat and have been trying to make sure that I am not doing anything that could be harmful to my baby but I have also been feeling that I should be doing more to take better care of myself and to prepare my body for labor & delivery.When my sister told me that South Beach Prenatal Yoga was interested in having me do a review of their DVD I was excited but also a little concerned as I have never been very good about sticking with a workout routine. I knew that yoga could be beneficial during pregnancy but I really had no idea how beneficial. On their website I found a list of Prenatal Yoga Benefits:
Reduce aches and pains, Guided Meditation and Relaxation, Increase Circulation, Weight Management, Prepare Body and Mind for Labor and Delivery, Increase Overall Strength and Flexibility, Connect With Your Baby, Promote emotional well being, Strengthen pelvic muscles.
After reading this list I was even more excited about receiving the DVD. When it arrived I watched it one time all the way through (without actually participating) just so that I would know what to expect and what would be expected of me and to familiarize myself with what all was on the DVD.


I liked that in addition to the complete workout there were menu options that provide you with poses and postures for specific purposes, like relaxation or labor and delivery and there was even a section which included specific postures and self acupressure techniques for common pregnancy issues and discomforts.
Today I gave the 1-hour workout a try, reminding myself that the women on the video have been doing yoga for years and it was okay if I was not able to do the entire workout. I feel pretty good about what I was able to do and I feel pretty confident that I will be able to do more and more as I continue to work out with the DVD. I found it to be very relaxing, with soothing music and sounds playing in the background, and the instructor Jess Elizabeth speaking in a calming voice throughout the entire workout. I like the way she talks you through each pose & posture and the transitions between them so that you don’t have to continually keep looking up at the screen to make sure you are doing things correctly. Unlike going to a yoga class, I can use the DVD whenever it is convenient for me and in the comfort of my own home, without feeling like anyone is watching me or that there is pressure for me to do more than I am comfortable doing. If I had purchased this DVD it would have been a whole lot less expensive than taking a class too.

So if you want all of the benefits of taking a prenatal yoga class in the comfort of your own home head on over to South Beach Prenatal Yoga's Website and buy your DVD today. Please mention The Modern Mommy Must-Haves Blogspot when placing your order. When you order your DVD from www.SouthBeachPrenatalYoga.com
the Shipping is Free!
Does it get any better than that?
It actually does....
South Beach Prenatal Yoga is offering a free South Beach Prenatal Yoga DVD to one lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves reader.
TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:
Post a separate comment for each entry telling me which you qualify for.
Please include your e-mail address so that I can contact you if you are selected as the winner.
Mandatory 1st entry- FOLLOW Modern Mommy Must-Haves and comment that you do.
Once you have completed the Mandatory 1st entry you may do any (or all) of the following that you choose to qualify for additional entries:
3 entries- Sign up for South Beach Prenatal Yoga's newsletter (this will be verified)
Please note: To receive all 3 entries you must post 3 separate comments.
1 entry- Visit www.SouthBeachPrenatalYoga.com and tell me one of the DVDs Features
1 entry- Tell me what about this DVD appeals most to you
1 entry- Tell me if you would use this DVD yourself or give it to someone else, if you were selected as the winner.
1 entry (per friend e-mailed)- E-mail your friend(s) about this giveaway and send a copy of your e-mail(s) to me:
You will qualify for 1 entry for each friend that you e-mail
but you must post a separate comment for each friend.
This Giveaway will end On March 9th 2010
and is open to US residents only!
Have Fun Spreading The Word About
South Beach Prenatal Yoga & The Modern Mommy Must-Haves Blogspot!
I was not paid to feature this product review and giveaway.

24 comments:

  1. I think what appeals most is that it encourages pregnancy women to stay physically fit during pregnancy! Which I think is really important! It helps with delivery!

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  2. If I won this DVD, I would probably gift it to someone I knew that was pregnant since I am no longer in the "baby making" business!

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  3. I would give it away.
    moecurt@yahoo.com

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  4. I liked the DVD because you will be more phyically fit and ready for delivery.
    moecurt@yahoo.com

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  5. I follow your blog
    annathanmagz at cox dot net

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  6. I would use this DVD myself, but probably pass it along to a friend after this pregnancy.
    annathanmagz at cox dot net

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  7. Hello and congrats on your pregnancy! I m a friend of your sisters and she mentioned your blog. My son is having a baby the end of July, who is a baby himself but...I noticed your give away for the dvd and thought his girlfriend would love it seeing that she doesn't want to "get fat"...lol I'm not sure if I've entered the right way so...my e-mail is moko708@yahoo.com thanks and good luck to your bundle of joy-Kelly

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  8. I follow your blog!
    slheaton85(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. I love that this DVD is made for pregnant women, and that it helps you to stay fit throughout your pregnancy.
    slheaton85(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. I would keep this DVD for myself, we are trying for our second and this would be a great way to stay healthy and fit.
    slheaton85(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. okay i seriously found this review super helpful as i havent been able to actually go to my yoga studio because im scared ill either a)- collapse or b)-barf everywhere. and ive been so bummed because of this! but with this dvd (and it sounds like a good one)-i CAN yoga at my own pace in my own home without the fear of the mentioned above!
    hillary@hillarygriffin.com

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  12. p.s-im a follower! ;)

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  13. I follow you publicly...yep, there is my scary face to frighten ALL the computer mice way!:) Came over from Courtney's site...
    Good luck with your blog, so EXciting to have your first giveaway! Yay!

    thank you!

    eileen

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  14. THe video appeals to me because I think expectant mommies should have a way to work out at home when they want to, and be taught the safe ways to do so. AND this is a meditative yoga type one, so will help with smooth stretching and mind prep for the big day!! Many moons ago, we were on our own or in aerobic classes really not so good for pregnant women...i remember just jumping and bouncing all about and know it was NOT good for my back, joints, belly and even my SKIN stretching with such fast and harsh movements. Ahhh...yoga...

    thank you!

    Eileen

    (for some reason my broken email comes up now on some blogs instead of my name...so it is plain site...gotta talk to someone at Google!)

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  15. I have a nephew who is having their first in early July and Kristy would love to have this video...she is a bit scared and anxious about all this and maybe this would help with exercise AND anxiety some. thank you!

    Eileen

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  16. One feature is the SELF ACCU-PRESSURE POINTS!
    Should be really helpful!

    thank you!

    Eileen

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  17. I am a follower. :)

    misscarollee@att.net

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  18. I would give this away.

    misscarollee@att.net

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  19. I follow this blog

    Suparstarz714 @ aol.com

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  20. I'm following publicly!

    stephanie_dunbar07 at hotmail dot com

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  21. I would keep it for myself, believe it or not I don't have any friends that are preggo! So I'll keep it for when I am!
    thanks!

    stephanie_dunbar07 at hotmail dot com

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