Pregnancy Yoga
"From the moment I was pregnant, I didn't just feel different. I was different. I am different. On a cellular level. I would never be singular again"
Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones
Pregnancy permanently alters the body and brain, right down to our cells and DNA. But well beyond that biological metamorphosis is the spiritual and emotional transformation that takes place. It's a wild ride, and through breath, movement and meditation tools, yoga can provide a wonderful framework to support you on your way.
Developing a pregnancy yoga practice promotes better management of energy levels, better digestion, range of movement, strength and more restful sleep. In this class you'll master pelvic floor practices for improved tone and flexibility as well as more general body conditioning to help promote your wellbeing and keep you moving throughout your pregnancy. You'll also learn about how yoga can support your experience of birth, with guidance on how movement and breath can support you during labour.
This class helps you to carve out time to connect to yourself and your unborn child, contributing to a well nurtured pregnancy and a conscious experience of birth so that your light might shine into your motherhood for years to come.
I currently have limited capacity and thus my only Pregnancy Yoga class is at Fitbirds Mondays 13:00-14:00 in their beautiful boutique studio The Nest.
Who is this class for? All pregnant people are welcome to this class.
Classes cover...
Movement to support pregnancy & birth
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fluid dance like movement practices that celebrate the pregnant body and maintain strength and mobility
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tools to create your own birth circuit (yoga movement to support birth)
Nurturing your nervous system (and theirs)
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pranayama (breathwork) for supporting pregnancy and especially anxiety
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sound meditation to nurture your connection to baby
Rest and connection
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savasana
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a whatsapp group where I share helpful links and answer any questions in between classes
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if local to SE London an option to follow on with group postnatal rehab yoga classes in person