Pregnancy yoga

Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for a woman and her partner. It can also be bewildering at times. Our weekly Yoga for Pregnancy classes give mothers to be - whether they are expecting their first, second, third or fourth baby - an opportunity to get together with other pregnant mothers and spend time relaxing.

Each week we do an hour of gentle yoga-based exercises and stretches specially tailored for pregnant women to prepare them for birth. This very popular class also focuses on breathing techniques, positions for labour and a nice long relaxation. The aim for these classes is for you to have an enjoyable and relaxing time, whilst improving your physical and emotional well-being and increasing your chances of a positive birth experience.

Classes:

Monday evening 7.15 – 9.00pm
in The Fug Room at Wellington College Sports Centre in Crowthorne

For those who are already mothers, the class is a time to relax, concentrate on the new baby, and think about your wishes for this birth. For first time mothers, there will be lots of practical tips and opportunities to meet others and ask questions.

The classes are run in an Active Birth format, with different topics covered each week. Obviously breathing, exercise, relaxation and positions for labour are paramount, but we also cover life with a new baby, optimal foetal positioning, avoiding perineal damage and many other issues. A few weeks after giving birth, each mother is encouraged to come back to the class to tell her labour story. We also have speakers in to discuss various subjects (reflexology, homeopathy, breastfeeding). During this 'speaker' time - the last half hour - we also provide light refreshments.

Benefits of yoga in pregnancy:

Reduced back ache
Improved sleep
Stronger joints
Increased flexibility
Improved circulation
Reduced fluid retention
Improved posture
Strengthened abdominal & pelvic muscles
Improved digestion

Questions, comments or just need a little help? Call Charlotte on 01344 780 271

"I found the yoga classes really helped me to relax and it was the best nights sleep I had. I used the breathing techniques and positions we learned – even the midwife say how good my breathing was."