Carolyne Anthony began her professional career in 1982 as a dancer in London. She obtained her teaching degree in England, is a member of The Royal Academy of Dancing, and an Associate of The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. It was while in England that she was first introduced to Pilates by Alan Herdman. After moving to the United States with her husband, Carolyne joined the faculty of the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance in Hartford Connecticut while at the same time her interest in the exercise world continued to grow. She became certified as a group exercise leader (AFAA) and aquatics instructor (AEA). She is also certified by both Polestar and Physicalmind as a Pilates instructor as well as Yamuna Body Rolling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A full color exercise workbook that uses Pilates exercises to prepare the body for successful natural birthing. This book is written by a Pilates Master teacher and certified doula and offers information on the exercises that are both safe and beneficial for birth preparation. Included are sections on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy as well as tips on breathing and relaxation as tools for labor and delivery. Carolyne Anthony has inspired many instructors around the world with her vision of educating women about the benefits of birthing naturally. She has done this through the medium she understands the best- exercise. Her experience as a Pilates instructor and professional dancer coupled with her training as a birth doula have made this a must read book for both pilates teachers and pregnant women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11515,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[42],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n