Workshop

Garbh Sanskar is a traditional Indian concept that refers to prenatal education or nurturing of the unborn child through various practices—physical, mental, and spiritual—believed to influence the development and personality of the fetus. It typically involves dietary guidelines, meditation, music, and positive thoughts during pregnancy to promote a healthy and intelligent child.

Practices

Garbh Sanskar involves activities like meditation, yoga, listening to soothing music (like classical or nature sounds), reading spiritual texts, maintaining a positive, calm mindset, specific dietary recommendations (Sattvic diet) and avoid stress or negativity.

Benefits

The practices create
1. a nurturing environment for the baby,
2. potentially influencing their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
3. It can lead to a healthier, more intelligent, and emotionally balanced child.

Scientific perspective

Studies suggest that a mother’s stress levels and environment during pregnancy can impact fetal development. So, stress reduction and a calm environment are likely beneficial along with nutritious diet.

Here’s some scientific research on Garbh Sanskar and its impact on pregnancy:

• A systematic review in the International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology found that meditation and yoga during pregnancy improve maternal and neonatal outcomes, reducing stress and anxiety.
• Research published in the Journal of Maternal and Child Health suggests that prenatal yoga can reduce anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in pregnant women, leading to better birth outcomes.
• A study in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry highlights the importance of maternal well-being on prenatal development and child outcomes, emphasizing the role of Garbh Sanskar in promoting a healthy pregnancy.
• Elevated maternal cortisol levels have been linked to adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight, underscoring the need for stress-reduction strategies during pregnancy.

Some specific studies include

• “Effects of Stress During Pregnancy on Maternal and Fetal Health: A Systematic Review” (2024)
• “Meditation and Yoga in pregnancy: maternal and fetal impact” (2023)
• “The characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (2022)

Would you like more information on how to get the benefits of Garbh Sanskar.?

Contact us to join monthly sessions.
The Orientation session is on 14th February 2026.

Future dates for workshops
Second Sunday of each month.

• 14th March 26
• 11th Apr 26
• 9th May 26
• 13th June 26
• 11th July 25
• 12th Sept 26
• 10th Oct 26
• 14th Nov 26
• 12th Dec 26

Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00pm
Program schedule and venue will be shared upon registration.