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“Working with Desi is one of my favorite things. Anytime my anxiety is high, she helps bring me back to the present moment through yoga. I met her through my doula and have been working with her since being pregnant. Her practice is amazing, and her visualization meditations ground me. I always feel amazing after a session with her! I’m so lucky to have her in my life; she is a gift to this world!”

“Desi not only changed my pregnancy, but she changed my life. Her warm, kind, grounding, intuitive love encouraged me to be respectful of what my body needed in such a tender time. She encouraged me to listen to myself, to trust myself, and to make decisions for my baby and me. I will never forget training with her about a year after my daughter Hart was born. I was debating whether or not it was time to finish nursing, and I knew this was probably my last time breastfeeding. I was so confused and emotional. Desi suggested we meditate to end our session, and when we got up she held my hand and just said, ‘it’s OK to be done.’ I cried as I hugged her and thanked her for giving me the permission I didn’t know I was looking for. Of course, the workouts and yoga were unequivocally beneficial to my pregnancy, but really it was the emotional love, support, and grounding that Desi gave me that will stay with me for a lifetime.”

“The most humbling transformation occurred in me when I made the decision to dedicate time to my body in a loving way through Pilates. Not only did my physical body transform into the lithe, dancer’s shape I’d always dreamed of (yet thought was beyond my grasp), I also realized that inherent in this practice was a key to calming my overactive mind and returning wholly to my body. One of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself was committing to show up and see what my body was capable of.”

“During the shutdowns in 2020 I started working out with Desi, Nicole, and Andy online. I love the workouts and continue to enjoy them. An unexpected benefit was learning more about meditation techniques. Using the mantra ‘peace’ helped me through handling my own experience with COVID-19. One night my ability to breath was getting worse, and I began to panic that I wouldn’t be able to breath. As my heart rate started to increase, I began to repeat the mantra ‘peace’ over and over and, by using meditation, I was able to slow down my heart rate and control my breathing immensely. Meditation helped me not only that night but many times during my experience with COVID-19. It was a blessing.”

“Professional, passionate, and patient, Desi Bartlett is the total package. Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy will give expecting mothers and new mothers alike the peace of mind, body, and spirit they need for years to come!”

“Desi Bartlett gave me one of the most beautiful gifts during my pregnancy. She coached me using her yoga expertise, and brought me on a spiritual journey that connected me to my little girl as she grew inside. I love this woman!”

“I had the distinct pleasure of working with Desi at Gaiam, where she innovated new concepts for fitness and yoga equipment. Desi has the innate ability to distill complex information into relatable and approachable methodologies. Her passion and gentle nature radiate through her words and actions and embody her essential being. Desi’s work with new moms provides a safe place for women going through what is likely to be both a challenging and an exhilarating time in their lives. There is no better person to guide women along their physical and emotional journey to motherhood.“

“There are so many tips and tricks in the wonderful book besides just fitness and yoga. I have given copies out to all my doula clients as well as my trainer/ yoga teacher friends as a healthy guide to follow for themselves or their clients to use throughout the pre and postnatal journey! I highly recommend this book for ALL moms to be and new moms who want to feel and look their best! xo Lori Bregman Author of “MAMASTE” and “The mindful mom to be”

“It is not an exaggeration to say that Desi Bartlett is my role model. She’s one of those women who seems to have it all together—her family, her kids, her attitude, her body. Yet she’s relentlessly positive and will do anything to uplift the people around her. Desi’s secret to success is her yoga practice. In Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy: A Yoga and Fitness Plan, you get Desi’s fitness plan to give you the tools to thrive during pregnancy. Desi offers advice that is accessible, yoga sequences for every body, and the practical kind of information that is road-tested—or, well, mat-tested. Become your own best role model by following Desi’s yoga and fitness plan for better health and vitality for pregnancy and beyond.”

“Desi Bartlett’s commitment to empowering women throughout their pregnancies is reflected on each page of this book. Mothers everywhere will benefit from her compassionate advice, the intelligent sequencing, and her ability to blend the ancient practice of yoga with modern-day fitness principles. A wonderful gift for all expecting women and new moms.”