21/08/2025
Isha Janani is an online program organized directly by the Isha Foundation designed for pregnant ladies.
I was lucky enough that it was happening in my time zone while I was 7 months along. It lasted for 5 Sundays starting in the middle of June 2025. Each Sunday from 11am until 1pm we were taught practices conducive for pregnancy, like Nada Yoga, chants and Pranayama. As well as additional knowledge on nutrition, Sadhguru’s talks and lots more related content.
It was honestly the best way to spend my Sundays for those short 5 weeks as I really needed the community of other pregnant ladies and guidance from an Ishanga. I felt very warm, welcome and included. Especially during the sharings from other women who were going through their pregnancies.
Since my teacher training in 2021 I would travel to the Ashram every few months. I would stay for weeks and months at a time, volunteering or attending programs. So for the past 9 months I have been starving for the Ashram. I missed the space, the temples, food, like minded people and the feeling that I’m in the right place doing something worthwhile. No other place can truly compare.
As my pregnancy has not been straightforward, going even for a short visit was absolutely out of the question as my doctor hasn’t approved.
I have been slowly losing my mind…
The amount of yoga you are allowed to do during pregnancy is greatly limited. I was always getting everything I needed from my physical practices like Surya Kriya, Surya Shakti and Yogasanas, which are all absolutely a big NO NO during pregnancy. Don’t even mention Angamardana.
I was never big on sitting for meditation and chants… and slowly my body and mind started to turn against me. I felt tired and purposeless and I had constant anxiety about the well being of my baby.
Fortunately my friend told me about the Janani Program, which I enrolled in immediately.
It gave me a boost to restart the practices which I could still do and be consistent. I love to read and paint, but for some reason since I got pregnant I couldn’t find any creativity in myself. Because every week we had homework to complete for the Janani Program I was forced to do my practices and get back to my crafts. It was the best thing that happened to me. When the program ended we were equipped with a set of daily practices, links to videos and resources and direct support contacts.
I finally felt seen and heard and found joy in my hobbies. I started to do Isha Kriya three times a day like instructed and all the small pains and aches just disappeared. It calmed my mind and helped me deal with the anxiety.
If you are currently pregnant and have interest in this program, reach out to your local Isha Center, Hatha Yoga teacher or Ishanga. As this program is offered online you can attend it from the comfort of your own home.
Be well and healthy and all the best for your pregnancy journey!
