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My Yoga Journey to Motherhood at 42

byPragya BhattAvailable Online; Studio in JP Nagar & Home visits across BengaluruStarts from₹2,500 per session (billed monthly)View full gallery

I found yoga when doctors told me I wouldn't conceive. This is my personal path—a story of intuition, alignment, and finally holding my daughter, Kalindi.

Doctors told me I would never conceive naturally, but I trusted my intuition and my yoga practice. It led me to an easy, unmedicated pregnancy and the greatest gift of my life. This video is a message of hope for anyone on their own journey.

This is a look back at my own transformation. The woman in this photo from years ago doesn't know it yet, but she is about to lose weight, become a published author, and build a yoga career from scratch. I am so grateful for the journey.

How it started versus how it's going. From our wedding in 2021 to expecting our baby in 2024. A very special anniversary and a journey filled with love and adventure.

2024 was a milestone year. I became a mother and reveled in the magic. My yoga practice changed to accommodate my body, my heart expanded, and I learned that softness is also strength. This video is a recap of a year of profound growth.

Conceiving at 42 felt like a blessing. Yoga was the guiding force that connected me to my body, heart, and soul, opening the door to this incredible gift. This video is a celebration of motherhood arriving at any stage of life.

This is a professional maternity photo of me, draped in a traditional saree. It captures the beauty and sacredness I felt during my pregnancy, a feeling I try to share in all my classes.

A moment of joy from our maternity photoshoot. Sharing this journey with my husband has been a beautiful experience of connection and anticipation.

Another cherished photo from our maternity shoot, capturing the quiet moments of connection with my baby before she arrived.

A candid moment from our maternity photoshoot, filled with love and happiness.

A beautiful studio portrait from my maternity shoot, sitting and connecting with my baby bump.

About My Journey to Motherhood at 42

My pregnancy wasn't just physical. It was about learning to use props like bolsters, chairs, and wall ropes to support my changing body, not straining against it. I teach my students exactly this: how to adapt their practice so it supports them, whether they are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or recovering postpartum.

Conceived naturally at 42 through yoga. — Approved by the tribe
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Pragya Bhatt

Available Online; Studio in JP Nagar & Home visits across BengaluruStarts from ₹2,500 per session (billed monthly)

I’m Pragya. I teach yoga that evolves with you, from the first attempts at conception to the realities of postpartum recovery. My classes are a space where we treat your body with kindness, using props to make every movement feel safe, supported, and truly yours.

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