Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnancy yoga provides a safe and supportive context for pregnant women to come together – sharing in a practice designed to promote optimal health and wellness for both mom and growing baby.
These yoga classes are specifically designed to support a more comfortable and healthy pregnancy, and to prepare for labour with special practices of movement, breathing and meditative techniques.
The focus of the classes is three-fold: movements for ease and endurance during pregnancy; breathing to relax and focus the body-mind; and essential techniques to help stay focused, empowered, and flexible during labour.
What is pregnancy yoga?The practice of prenatal yoga will help you to meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy and birth with strength, confidence and calm. Pregnancy yoga incorporates gentle, safe movements and stretches to strengthen and open your body; breathing exercises to increase calm, focus and balance; and relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions and to promote the well being of yourself and your baby. Pregnancy is a time for moderation, so you are always encouraged to modify movements or to rest as necessary.
Who can practice pregnancy yoga?These classes are open to women enjoying a healthy pregnancy, during the second and/or third trimesters. Previous experience in yoga is absolutely not necessary, many women come as complete beginners to yoga.
These classes are for pregnant mums, however we also offer a one-time Saturday afternoon class for couples to prepare for labour together with movement and breathing
In pregnancy yoga, you will learn and develop several useful techniques, including:
- Movements and strategies to relieve common discomforts of pregnancy (backache, digestive difficulties, sciatica, etc.)
- advantageous positions for labour and delivery to promote an easier birth
- breathing and relaxation techniques to help maintain focus, calm and relaxation throughout your pregnancy and delivery
What will pregnancy yoga do for me?Regular practice of pregnancy yoga, in conjunction with gentle cardiovascular exercises such as walking and swimming, can:
- boost energy and lessen fatigue
- reduce physical and emotional tensions and stress
- enhance strength and confidence
- improve posture, stability and balance
- create optimal health and awareness
- reduce the likelihood and need of medical intervention during delivery
- encourage a positive childbirth experience
Who is teaching the pregnancy yoga classes?Remi Creed has special training and certification in teaching pregnancy yoga (completed at The British School of Yoga), and she has been teaching yoga for pregnancy and childbirth preparation for over 3 years.
Classes are held in Maidstone and Ashford on Wednesday and Fridays
The course is 6 weeks and costs £42.00