Yoga for Pregnancy
Bring Some Calm To The Journey
Yoga for Pregnancy
Classes are suitable for pregnant ladies from 12 weeks (or earlier with consent from doctor or midwife). No previous yoga experience is necessary for these classes.
Pregnancy is a time of profound mental and physical change—a wonderful and personal journey that can also bring challenges as your body changes shape and adapts to new demands. A pregnancy yoga practice can support you through these changes, helping you stay present in your body, prepare for birth, and bond with your unborn baby. Yoga's calming effects are beneficial for both you and your baby.
What to Expect in Pregnancy Yoga Classes
During pregnancy yoga classes, classical yoga poses are modified to accommodate the changing needs of your body. These postures are open, fluid, and nurturing, creating space and alleviating common discomforts such as:
Breathing Techniques: Techniques learned in pregnancy yoga can be used anytime and are particularly useful during the birthing process. Learning to control the breath can help you feel more peaceful, empowered and in control of your thoughts and body. The profound calming effects of the breathing techniques and be used throughout the pregnancy and after the birth of the baby. These are tools for life!
Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Pregnancy Yoga classes combine breathing and relaxation techniques with safe, gentle stretching and movement. These classes provide expectant mothers the opportunity to:
Pregnancy is a time of profound mental and physical change—a wonderful and personal journey that can also bring challenges as your body changes shape and adapts to new demands. A pregnancy yoga practice can support you through these changes, helping you stay present in your body, prepare for birth, and bond with your unborn baby. Yoga's calming effects are beneficial for both you and your baby.
What to Expect in Pregnancy Yoga Classes
During pregnancy yoga classes, classical yoga poses are modified to accommodate the changing needs of your body. These postures are open, fluid, and nurturing, creating space and alleviating common discomforts such as:
- Backache
- Heartburn
- Fluid retention
Breathing Techniques: Techniques learned in pregnancy yoga can be used anytime and are particularly useful during the birthing process. Learning to control the breath can help you feel more peaceful, empowered and in control of your thoughts and body. The profound calming effects of the breathing techniques and be used throughout the pregnancy and after the birth of the baby. These are tools for life!
Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Pregnancy Yoga classes combine breathing and relaxation techniques with safe, gentle stretching and movement. These classes provide expectant mothers the opportunity to:
- Connect with their unborn babies in a peaceful environment.
- Learn techniques to support their pregnancy and birthing process—complementary to hypnobirthing.
- Relax away from the busyness of everyday life.
- Meet and share experiences with other expectant mothers.
Join Us at The Hare & The Moon Yoga Studio, Twickenham Green
My Pregnancy Yoga classes take place in The Hare & The Moon yoga studio, Twickenham Green. Please follow this link to book
Massage in Pregnancy
Therapeutic massage can also be beneficial during pregnancy, helping to target pregnancy-related discomforts, insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety. It promotes relaxation and a sense of well-being that can positively affect both you and your baby. Learn more about massage during pregnancy here.
Therapeutic massage can also be beneficial during pregnancy, helping to target pregnancy-related discomforts, insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety. It promotes relaxation and a sense of well-being that can positively affect both you and your baby. Learn more about massage during pregnancy here.
