Classes

Yoga for Pregnancy

Wednesdays

2 Classes
 
5pm-6.25pm     or     6.30pm - 8pm

Being pregnant can be a very challenging experience for our whole being. Physically our body is doing what we were created for, many changes take place and some have uncomfortable side effects. Hormones flood our system changing our moods and making us very emotional. There can be all sorts of fears and anxiety around the pregnancy, labour and birth and beyond.

Practising yoga throughout our life, helps keep our mind, body & spirit healthy & to meet our challenges with grace & ease. Yoga for pregnancy is nurturing, healing & relaxing & helps us find a balance in our new circumstances. It helps us embrace the changes & enjoy this chapter of our life.

This class consists of:

• Relaxation – Letting go of the stresses of the day & connecting to self & baby
• Nada Yoga (Yoga of sound)
• Gentle Asana (Movement)
• Pranayama (breath awareness, specifically focusing on practises that are helpful during pregnancy and the birthing process)
• Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)

Cost: Monthly  £30 for 4 classes taken over a 5 week period, (this means you can miss 1 class without being charged for it)
Booking is essential as space is limited, please book earlier than required as I often have a waiting list. 
If possible bring a blanket/throw & a cushion to the class.
Please print & complete the registration form & bring it when you come to the Pregnancy Yoga class.

*** Birth Preparation Sessions for Pregnant ladies & birth partners are run by Gillian Shippey,  please contact Gillian on 07855004858 or visit www.gillianshippey.com for details of her next session.

*** Social Gathering with Babies last Wednesday of the month, 12noon-2pm at Heart Cafe in Headingley www.heartcentre.org.uk/cafe. Drop in anytime between 12-2pm, no need to book.

A few words from those who attended the classes:
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the pregnancy yoga classes - I really enjoyed them, and they played such an important part in my pregnancy. 
I gave birth to a healthy 8lb 6oz boy on 29th December (12 days late!), and had a relatively quick labour (so I'm told for a 1st pregnancy!), and only had water, gas and air.  I really think that doing yoga regularly not only helped my labour with regards to the muscular and physical aspects, but also with the psychological aspect by helping me to focus and breathe.
Katie

I wanted to thank you for the pregnancy yoga classes I took with you from September through November: they really helped me relax during the final months of my pregnancy as well as during my rather long labour-which ended up as a C-section because of a brow presentation. The midwives asked if I did yoga because I was so focused (I think that was much of my focus was on ensuring they didn't take away the gas and air!) and I went through most of the labour without major pain relief until the C section became inevitable.
Kate

We had a lovely little girl on Friday night, I was only in hospital 3 hours until she was delivered & didn't have any drugs until gas & air at the end, just breathed my way through the rest, thanks for the techniques! :)
Louise

I had a little baby boy on Saturday morning, I absolutely love him and think the breathing techniques we  did in Yoga helped immensely on focusing on specific areas, thank you for your classes.
Penny

I had a beautiful baby girl on Christmas day all safe and well. The midwife commented on my ability to push and relax my pelvic floor! High praise indeed! Thanks to you and your classes, I will miss them.
Kat 

Thanks so much for the yoga which has kept me relaxed and healthy throughout my pregnancy
Fern

For alternative pregnancy yoga classes in LEEDS:

Krissy Bonner @ The Yoga Space www.theyogaspace.co.uk

Lara - www.fluidyoga.co.uk

Fen Whall 07909 776660 or fenwhall@hotmail.com

Lindsey Gale www.beyogaleeds.co.uk

For alternative pregnancy yoga classes in BRADFORD & SALTAIRE & OTLEY: 

Gillian Shippey www.gillianshippey.co.uk  Ph: 07855004858

Angela/ Yoga Mum  www.yogamum.co.uk   Ph: 07896 119 598

Jane Ayers 01274 676342