Why practice Pregnancy Yoga with me?
This is a beautiful restorative yoga practice to support your health and well-being during this magical time. Using gentle exercises to increase mobility, flexibility and strengthen your body while promoting calm, peace and bliss in your mind.
Prepare your body, connect with baby and relax into motherhood.
Benefits of Pregnancy yoga
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The poses and breathing techniques can assist during labour, relieve common ailments associated with pregnancy and provide an opportunity to meet fellow expectant mothers in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The Pregnancy Yoga class can help:
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Strengthen the pelvic floor
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Relieve minor ailments (e.g. swollen joints, heartburn, constipation)Release overall tension and backache
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Promote relaxation and restful sleep
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Boost energy levels & reduce stress
What do you need to bring/wear to class?
Bring yourself, your smile and an open heart. All mats, props, blankets (yes, I’m even going to tuck you in if you like). Wear loose, layered comfortable clothes. Drinks and snacks will be available in the class but please feel free to bring anything that you require. You are of course welcome to bring your own, mat, blankets, pillows etc. bring whatever you like to enjoy a marvellous relaxation.
Class Etiquette – Do’s & Don’ts
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Please arrive a few minutes prior to settle before the class starts
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If you wish to discuss anything privately with the teacher, the studio will be open 15 mins prior, please pop in and see the teacher or contact via phone
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Do notify the teacher if there are any changes to your health prior to starting the class
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Shoes and phones must be off before entering the studio
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Do give yourself permission to rest at any point, also go to the loo, drink and snack whenever you require
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Do not lie on your back after 30 weeks
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Do not do any pose which you do not feel comfortable in, return to rest or ask for an alternative, it is important not to over stretch
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Do learn to listen to your body and how it feels at each individual class
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Do learn how beautifully the breath affects the body & mind and use this time to focus on yourself and your baby