About Matrushakti Yog
Where motherhood meets sacred yoga — nurturing women through every stage of the journey, from preconception to postpartum.
The Story in Our Symbol
The Power of a Mother
In Sanskrit, “Matru” means mother, and “Shakti” is the word for the divine, creative energy at the root of all life — traditionally embodied as the Mother Goddess herself. Our name is literally the power of the mother, and our emblem was drawn to show exactly that: a mother whose own body and spirit become the life-support for the one she carries.
Mother & child, one silhouette
The child rests inside the very form of the mother — her body drawn as the child's shelter, the first home and life-support every one of us comes from.
The lotus at the base
In yogic tradition the lotus rises through the mud to bloom untouched — a symbol of purity, resilience, and rebirth, echoed in the seated Padmasana, the lotus pose.
The infinity knot
Anchoring the lotus, the infinity symbol marks the bond between mother and child as unbroken and unconditional — a connection that holds beyond time.
The golden ring & leaf
A circle of gold — wholeness and quiet protection — with a sprig of green beside it, nature's reminder that new life is always, first, a living thing.
Who We Are
Yoga for the journey into motherhood — not just the pregnancy
Matrushakti Yog was founded on a simple belief: that the transformation into motherhood deserves the same depth of care as the arrival of the baby itself. “Matrushakti” — the power of the mother — is at the heart of everything we teach.
Our purpose is to give every mother a safe, expert-led space to move through preconception, pregnancy, garbhsamskar, and the fourth trimester — supported, not alone, at every stage.
We guide women through preconception, pregnancy, garbhsamskar, and the fourth trimester with yoga that is gentle enough to be safe and precise enough to be effective — blending classical yogic practice with modern prenatal and postnatal science.
We're based in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — the yoga capital of the world — and our classes reach mothers online across India and beyond.
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How We Can Help You
Wherever you are, we meet you there
Every mother's journey looks different. Here's how Matrushakti Yog supports you, whichever part of it you're in.
Trying to conceive
Gentle yoga, breathwork, and lifestyle guidance to prepare your body, mind, and hormones before conception.
ExplorePregnant, any trimester
Safe, trimester-adapted movement to ease discomfort, build strength, and prepare your body and mind for birth.
ExploreSeeking a conscious pregnancy
Garbhsamskar — a traditional Vedic practice of yoga, mantra, and Ayurveda to nurture your baby in the womb.
ExploreRecovering after birth
Pelvic floor and core recovery, plus baby-and-me sessions — rebuilding strength gradually, at your own pace.
ExploreWanting deeper guidance
Expert-led wellness sessions and retreats on birth preparation, breastfeeding, and the fourth trimester.
ExploreReady to teach others
Our 200-hour teacher training equips you to guide other mothers safely through their own journeys.
ExploreSimply seeking stillness
Guided meditation and pranayama for calm and clarity — open to mothers, students, and anyone in between.
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Our Retreat
More than a class — a full reset
The Pregnancy Wellness Retreat pairs live, expert-led sessions — birth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn care — with restorative retreat time in Rishikesh. It's knowledge and calm held together, not knowledge alone.
And it's one piece of something bigger. Preconception guidance before you even conceive, a 200-hour teacher training for practitioners ready to guide others, and meditation open to absolutely everyone — our work spans the whole arc of motherhood, not just the nine months in between.
Expert-led, not self-guided
Live sessions on birth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care, with Q&A alongside certified lactation support and healthcare professionals.
Set in Rishikesh
Restorative retreat time in the yoga capital of the world — space to actually rest, not just add one more thing to your to-do list.
An ongoing rhythm
Monthly retreats and sessions, not a single one-off event — so the support continues through pregnancy and into the fourth trimester.
The Benefits You Can Expect
A practice backed by research, not just tradition
Prenatal and postnatal yoga is more than a wellness trend — organisations like Mayo Clinic and ACOG, and peer-reviewed research, consistently link it to real benefits across pregnancy and the fourth trimester.
Less stress & anxiety
A regular prenatal yoga practice is linked to measurably lower anxiety and depression scores during pregnancy, per peer-reviewed meta-analyses.
Better sleep
Mayo Clinic notes prenatal yoga can improve sleep quality — often one of the first things pregnancy disrupts.
Strength for labour
Build the strength, flexibility, and endurance your body draws on through childbirth, in line with ACOG's recommended 150 minutes of weekly activity.
Relief from common discomforts
Gentle, trimester-adapted sequences help ease lower back pain, nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath.
Support toward birth
Research has linked a regular prenatal practice to smoother labour and improved birth outcomes compared to inactivity.
A gentler fourth trimester
Postnatal yoga is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and greater psychological wellbeing in the months after birth.
Our Team
Himani Dwivedi
Founder & Lead Instructor · RYT-500 · Pre/Postnatal Specialist
Over a decade weaving yoga into the journey of motherhood — blending ancient yogic wisdom with modern prenatal & postnatal science. Himani founded Matrushakti Yog to give every mother a safe, sacred space to move through pregnancy, birth, and beyond with strength and calm.
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Retreat Facilitator · Credentials to be added
Sample bio — replace with real details. Guides our Pregnancy Wellness Retreats, pairing expert-led sessions on birth preparation and newborn care with restorative time in Rishikesh.
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Meditation & Mindfulness Guide · Credentials to be added
Sample bio — replace with real details. Leads guided meditation, pranayama, and yoga nidra sessions for calm and clarity, open to mothers and students alike.
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Prenatal & Postnatal Awareness Specialist · Credentials to be added
Sample bio — replace with real details. Guides Garbhsamskar and trimester-specific awareness practices rooted in Vedic tradition, nurturing pregnancy and recovery.
What Guides Our Teaching
Safe & Expert-Led
Every sequence is adapted for pregnancy and postpartum by a trained, RYT-certified instructor — nothing generic, nothing risky.
Rooted in Yogic Wisdom
Classical yogic practice — asana, pranayama, and meditation — passed down with care, not diluted for trend.
Backed by Modern Science
Ancient technique meets current prenatal and postnatal research, so every class is as evidence-informed as it is sacred.
A Community of Mothers
You're never practising alone — our students become a circle of support that often outlasts the course itself.
14 Bigha, Muni Ki Reti
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India
Classes available online, pan-India.