pregnancy yoga

 "When the intelligence of the body is awakened through the practice of yoga, it will guide the woman throughout the pregnancy, making her feel perhaps more in touch with herself than ever before. She is then taken closer to her own nature and ready to flow with the moment of birth when it begins" - Frederick Leboyer

Health providers recommend yoga as a safe and gentle form of exercise during pregnancy.  These yoga classes are designed specifically for women from conception to 28 weeks to relax and strengthen during their pregnancy.  The classes are also a wonderful opportunity to meet and discuss pregnancy related topics with other women. The classes are 1 1/2 hours long.

It is not necessary to have previous yoga experience to attend yogababy classes. For many women it may be the first time they have practiced yoga. Although a degree of physical fitness is required to participate in the classes, we teach simple beginners postures with varying levels of complexity offered to experienced yoga students. During a yogababy class you will practice classical yoga for pregnancy postures and tune into the consciousness of your growing baby.  

"For me it seemed the right balance between relaxation, stretching and challenging the body, breathing, connecting with the baby, opening and stimulating my mind and body on a mental and physical level." - Susan

From 24-28 weeks onwards you will move to the Active Birth Yoga classes to prepare for the upcoming birth.  As an Active Birth includes the participation of the birthing woman's partner, your partner is required to attend an Active Birth Workshop with you between 32 and 38 weeks.

 "I attended pregnancy then active birth yoga throughout my pregnancy at the West End studio which I really enjoyed. My partner and I then attended an active birth workshop in July which was fantastic, and would you believe it... I went into labour that same evening. After a long prelabour, I arrived at the hospital 10 centimetres dilated in the early hours of 27th, jumped into the bath tub at the birth centre and was holding our baby boy 2 hours later. It was an exhilarating and wonderful experience and I was so glad to have had all the stories as well as physical practice in the skills of active birth that you offered during the classes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and understanding. I don't think I could have stayed home as long as I did in my first labour without your help."

- Sara

"Each week I feel more and more prepared for my baby's birth.  I've always been of the opinion that birthing requires preparation, which is why I joined yogababy, and so far its met all my expectations and more.  You have really helped with my birthing plan and my awareness of my body during labour.  I wouldn't have thought of any of this on my own!  I now feel comfortable that I can take control of my birth, allowing it to be a positive experience.  The other ladies are wonderful and its nice to compare notes!" - Jess

Cost: Nine classes for $189

Please note the classes can be prorated up to 28 weeks @ $21 per class

Venue and time details of the classes can be viewed in our shop calendar  by clicking on the icon below.