Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga for PregnancyPregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences of a women’s life and yoga has long been recognised, by doctors and midwives to be one of the most effective means of easing birth. By working and connecting the body, mind, and spirit, yoga can help a mother feel comfortable, relaxed and fit during pregnancy, support the health of her growing child and ease delivery and labour pains.
Pregnancy yoga has many benefits. On a physical level it builds strength and flexibility in the back which helps ease the pressure on the spine caused by the weight of the growing baby. It builds strength and flexibility in the hips, legs and pelvis making labour easier. Pregnancy yoga classes also help boost circulation and reduce fluid retention. The stretching postures relieve aches and pains.
The breathing exercises bring increased oxygen to the body and therefore the baby and are very useful when in labour to help deal with the contractions.
At a time when a women may feel tired, nauseous, and emotional a regular prenatal yoga practice can reduce stress and give you the energy to enjoy your pregnancy.
Yoga for Pregnancy assists women connect with their bodies and their growing babies. It helps them find internal balance and peace of mind and also the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be fully present for the miracle of birth.
For details on classes please refer to our Timetable and Booking Details
"Veronique’s Pregnancy Yoga classes were a joy to attend. They kept me feeling healthy and gave me a space each week to really connect with my growing baby. The breathing she taught me really helped me ride out the worst of the contractions during labour, and I now have a beautiful baby boy." Sarah Manley
"Veronique’s Pregnancy yoga classes gave me the confidence to face the unknown. I was struggling with the many physical and emotional changes going on with my body and mind, and fearful of the birth. Veronique knowledge, reassurance, encouragement and gentle manner gave me the confidence to approach labour positively. The breathing exercises were great for labour and I used one of the postures she recommended to give birth in. A wonderful bonus was that I made friends with other mums to be in class and now me and baby Mia meet up with them each week." Jo Levermore
"I was really struggling with pelvic pain during my pregnancy until I discovered Veronique. She gave me a set of postures to do at home and advised me on how best to sit, stand and walk. The pain has really reduced and made me able to enjoy my Pregnancy so much more. I highly recommend Veronique’s classes." Marsha Danson
"Veronique’s Pregnancy yoga classes gave me the confidence to face the unknown. I was struggling with the many physical and emotional changes going on with my body and mind, and fearful of the birth. Veronique knowledge, reassurance, encouragement and gentle manner gave me the confidence to approach labour positively. The breathing exercises were great for labour and I used one of the postures she recommended to give birth in. A wonderful bonus was that I made friends with other mums to be in class and now me and baby Mia meet up with them each week." Jo Levermore
"I was really struggling with pelvic pain during my pregnancy until I discovered Veronique. She gave me a set of postures to do at home and advised me on how best to sit, stand and walk. The pain has really reduced and made me able to enjoy my Pregnancy so much more. I highly recommend Veronique’s classes." Marsha Danson
