Prenatal Yoga
Cancelled - No Longer Running
"Yoga, when practised during pregnancy, will help you not only to maintain your health and well-being, but also bring peace and freedom to the body, heart, and mind of both you and your child."
Wendy Teasdill
(BWY Teaching Yoga for Pregnancy Module Leader and Author of "Yoga For Pregnancy)
Prenatal Yoga Classes:
Tuesdays (during term time)
7pm-8.15pm
All Saints Roman Catholic Church Parish Centre, 36 Kitswell Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0JH
Suitable from after your first scan right up til you give birth, join at any time
No Yoga Experience Required
Booking required (you are advised to book all the classes you wish to attend when they are released, to avoid disappointment)
-Week-by week booking: £9 per class
-Block booking: £7 per class payable in half term blocks
(See below for full terms and conditions re payments)
Cancelled - No Longer Running
Please let me know about any injuries or ailments.
Consult your midwife or GP if you are not sure if Prenatal Yoga is suitable for you.
Yoga for Pregnancy Classes Include:
Yoga postures to help eases the aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare your body for birth
Breathing Practices to help relax your body and mind and reduce stress
Deep Relaxation techniques to ease anxiety, improve wellbeing, and prepare you for birth
Birth preparation, including information on how yoga can help during labour, birth and the early weeks with baby
Info on Fees:
This class is available to book either week-by-week, or block booking.
Block booking costs the equivalent of £7 per class and run in half term blocks, payable in full up front.
If you start mid-block (no need to wait for a new block, you can start anytime) you will pay for the remaining weeks at equivalent to £7 per class and the booking system automatically adjusts for this.
Week-by-week booking is £9 per session. This option is more flexible for those who work shifts for example, or are near the end of pregnancy. (Classes cancelled less than 24 hrs in advance will not be refunded)
Booking Terms and Conditions:
BLOCK BOOKING:
-Block booking means classes missed will NOT be refunded or transferred.
-If your due date falls within a block you may wish to book individual classes, or if you block book, you can carry over any remaining classes to the postnatal mother and baby yoga classes.
-There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for block booking, meaning if you cancel the whole block less than 24 hours before the course start date, you will not be refunded.
-If you start part way through a block the system will automatically discount any classes that have already passed.
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES:
-You can book as many individual classes as you like at once, no need to do it week by week unless you want to. If you are booking more than 4 out of 6 classes in a block it may be worth you buying a block booking to reduce your costs.
-There is a 24 hour cancellation policy meaning if you cancel less than 24 hours before attending, you will not be refunded.
-Classes can be transferred to another date, or if your baby arrives they can be carried over to the postnatal mother and baby yoga class.
Why do Prenatal Yoga...?
Yoga's relaxing blend of stretching, gentle toning, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation are ideal for pregnant women. Yoga for pregnancy can help you to ease the aches and pains of pregnancy, including lower back, pelvic and hip pain, joint stiffness, poor circulation in legs and feet, and digestive problems.
The breathing practices and relaxation techniques of yoga will help you to unwind and let go of any worries you may have during your pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a stressful time both physically and mentally, whether you are preparing for the life-changing first baby or preparing to adapt your existing family life to accept a new little bundle of joy, you will have a lot to think about and organise, and yoga can offer you a chance to get "out of your head", unwind, and spend a little time on yourself.
Prenatal yoga will also help you to prepare for the birth of your baby. We look at postures that prepare the body for an active birth in which you are able to allow your body to open and release your child into the world in the best way possible for you. We look at postures, breathing techniques and visualisations you can use for labour and birth, and explore the role partners can play in helping you to achieve the type of birth you are hoping for. Yoga increases your own physical and mental self-awareness, helping you to understand the vast abilities and also the limits of your own body and mind, so that you can feel empowered during pregnancy and birth to know what is right for you.
My Prenatal Yoga sessions are designed to help you maintain a sense of ease in your body, reduce stress and anxiety, and prepare for your new arrival. Prenatal yoga is a fantastic way to take time for yourself and your baby, during the ups and downs of pregnancy.
What will I need to Wear/Bring?
Yoga mat
Yoga blocks or cushion to sit on and to be comfortable to lie down for relaxation
A blanket
A non-stretchy yoga belt or similar
A bottle of water
Please also bring any medications you may need such as inhalers or glucose sweets.
You will need to wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in and make sure you have something warm to put on for relaxation at the end of class.
Making Mammy Friends - Facebook Group:
Join our Facebook Group for those who're attending or have attended my Yoga for Pregnancy or Mum and Baby Classes to keep in touch with each other, post pictures and birth stories, ask questions, share ideas, and arrange get-togethers.