Pregnancy Yoga and Pilates
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Monkeys and Mamas
Bransford, The Fold
To all you pregnant ladies
Join Sophie for your prenatal yoga class to support you through your pregnancy journey.
Pregnancy Yoga is designed to support mums to be on their pregnancy journey and to help meet your changing physical and emotional needs. We address aches & ailments that have occurred in pregnancy so far, gently stretch and strengthen the whole body to keep on top of your ‘tool’ in labour, work on and learn the importance of breathing techniques and guide you through meditations for you to connect with your baby and learn how to relax on demand.
You can start class with us from 15 weeks if you have previously practiced yoga and from 16 weeks otherwise.
Held every Tuesday evening in the country escape Cart House Barn Studio at The Fold in Bransford.
BUT why choose my class?
After having my little boy in early 2021 and accumulating a few of my own ailments and issues in pregnancy, I fully understand the stresses and strains that pregnancy can have on the changing body.
I witnessed the true benefits that pregnancy yoga class can have and I became passionate to learn more and support prenatal women myself.
I have a beautiful, relaxing venue for you to feel calm and safe.
Our pricing packages are simple to manage and book as and when, knowing that life can get in the way sometimes.
It's the perfect opportunity for you to build friendships and support networks with women in the same stages as you.
We can't wait to meet you and support you on this wonderful journey to motherhood.
Bromsgrove & Redditch
The Daisy Foundation
Our all inclusive Active Antenatal™ method is a ground breaking, effective and all encompassing pregnancy class helping you to learn your antenatal education and active birth techniques in a truly effective way – anchored to your breath, your body and your movement – exactly where you will need it on your baby’s birthing day.
Classes support you on your journey as your baby grows with powerful, practical antenatal education, nourishing support and of course laughter too!
Daisy Birthing® will help you stay active in pregnancy, ease those pregnancy symptoms and prepare you for a confident and calmer birth!
Classes can be started from 14 weeks of pregnancy and are taught over a six-week term.
Each class will deliver:
· Traditional antenatal education
· Active birth awareness
· An easy way to understand medical induction and interventions
· Flowing movement sequences anchored to your body and breath
· Breathing techniques for every stage of labour
· Relaxation techniques
· Peer-to-peer support in a women only class
Women can do as many terms as they wish until baby is born.
Couples Workshops
4 hour This is Birth; Active Birth workshops for couples. Group workshops (spaces are limited so book early!) or private workshops at a time to suit you, in your own home.
We are supportive of all birth choices.
The Daisy Foundation is a not for profit Social Enterprise.
Becoming Families Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga
Becoming Families is a local charity renown for providing exceptional antenatal and postnatal education and wellbeing.
Birthlight Yoga for Maternity aims to enhance women’s comfort during pregnancy and labour and to reduce the need for medical intervention in childbirth with carefully selected and tested adaptations of yoga.
Birthlight Yoga, inspired by Amazonian rainforest midwives and women, has been developed in collaboration with midwives over 20 years. It values the physical and emotional nurturing of pregnant women so that they can approach labour and birth with calm confidence.
Birthlight Yoga for Maternity is an effective way to maintain fitness and create balance in the body for a more comfortable pregnancy, as well as preparing for birth through learning relaxation skills, breathing and labour positions. Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy and beneficial for all pregnant women, including those suffering with pelvic girdle pain.
Birthlight Yoga for Maternity courses are accredited with the Royal College of Midwives.
We also provide highly rated antenatal and hypnobirthing classes along with a host of services to support you in the transition to parenthood.
Droitwich & Worcester
Carrie Kidman Beeson Fitness Classes
Malvern and Colwall
Our classes are specifically designed for mums-to-be and postnatal mums and are taught by highly trained ante and postnatal instructors.
During the antenatal class we work on strength, stamina and endurance in the muscle groups traditionally weakened during pregnancy while releasing muscle tensions which will help to counteract all those niggles, aches and pains. It will also set you up for the physical demands of late pregnancy, labour and those early days with a little one.
Our postnatal classes help ladies to rebuild their strength and body shape in a safe way. We have a free Creche at all daytime classes so you can see your baby and know they are safe whilst you exercise.
A fantastic opportunity to meet other mums/ mums-to-be. Following your class you will leave feel relaxed, energised and revitalised!
The Eden Centre
Grovewood Road
Malvern
WR14 1GD
FloFitness
Malvern
Pregnancy yoga is gentle dynamic class carefully adapted to suit the changing pregnant body.
Pre-natal yoga classes focus on building strength in the muscles required for labour and birth, stretching and mobilising the joints to help relieve aches and pains, developing a strong pelvic floor, practising poses to help move baby into optimal birthing position and practising breathing techniques to aid with labour and birth. Pregnancy yoga also develops a beautiful connection between mum and baby.
· Maintain mobility and flexibility
· Increase strength and endurance of muscles
· Help relieve common pre-natal symptoms
· Improve blood circulation
· Promote optimal foetal position of baby
· Learn about labour and birthing positions
· Mentally and physically prepare for birth
· Develops a strong pelvic floor
· Meet other 'mums to be' in a supportive community
· Build a beautiful connection between mum and baby
No yoga experience required.
Start classes from 14 weeks through till baby arrives.
Speaking to your GP/midwife is advised before starting.
Contact Kym
Tel. 07875 938725
Yoga Dawn
Redditch
Thursdays at 7pm until 8.15pm at Willow Trees Community Centre, Loxley CLose, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9JL
Yoga provides an effective & holistic approach to pregnancy, through gentle movement, relaxation & breathing practices, to promote health & well-being.
No previous experience of yoga is necessary to enjoy these classes & they are safe to practise even if you experience pregnancy-related healthy issues, or have pre-existing conditions.
The classes provide a warm space to relax into your pregnancy yoga experience with kindness & humour, as we find ways to nurture mother & prepare for the birth of your baby or babies.
Contact Nicki
Email nickiwillis@yahoo.co.uk
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MamaBabyBliss
Malvern
Firstly, Congratulations on your Pregnancy & welcome Mama-to-be!
My name is Nat and I am the MamaBabyBliss Teacher in Malvern. I am very lucky to offer classes and workshops for all things, pregnancy, baby & Toddler. I am a fairly new parent of two myself and have massively benefitted from supportive groups like these during my own parenthood journeys. I am desiccated in my mission to support the wellbeing of Mums and Babies.
I look forward to hearing from you soon, Nat x
Pregnancy Bliss Stretch & Relax Yoga
Having a baby is such a magical time and pregnancy is when we should be celebrating the amazing process of growing a new life and little person inside of us. But often, because of the busyness and stressfulness of life, it can be a time of anxiety with little time to focus on looking after ourselves. Using a combination of yoga-inspired postures, breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques along with massage and equipment such as yoga balls, our PregnancyBliss pregnancy yoga classes are designed to foster that magical connection with the baby as well as strengthening the body, relaxing the mind for birth and alleviating some of the discomforts of pregnancy.
Each class is adapted to suit individual needs and the needs of the group.
We start each session checking in with how we are feeling physically, mentally and spiritually. A good practice to learn for supporting our bodies and minds in labor.
- A gentle and guided body scan is next, allowing us to switch off our thinking brain and to connect with our baby and our body.
- A yoga flow follows focussing on soothing pregnancy ailments and in engaging our birthing muscles.
We discuss all things labour and birth with a different supportive focus each week. A beautiful deep guided relaxation finishes every session.
Hot drinks and homemade cakes to nurture our overall wellness as mums to be.
Taught positions and use of a yoga ball and stool to support labour and birth.
Couples Birth preparation Workshop
Having a baby is a special time for you and your partner and it is important to be able to involve them in the journey. The Couples Birth Preparation Workshops will not only empower you and your partner by teaching you a variety of practical tools and techniques to help prepare and support you through labour and birth, but it will help foster that special connection between you both and your growing baby. It's also a good chance to meet other local Parents-to-be.
This workshop includes:
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Support you to both feel confident, connected and prepared.
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Discussion around the stages of labour and birth
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How your birth partner can support you
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The importance of the birthing environment & our hormones
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Breath as a tool to support all types of labour and birth
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Use of yoga balls and birthing stools alongside positions for labour and birth
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Massage techniques for labour & birth
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A chance to connect with our parents to be and lots of yummy refreshments!
Pregnancy Massage
PregnancyBliss ‘Truly Bumptious’ Massage Treatment
A beautiful 60 Minute, full-body treatment that can be given safely throughout the second and third trimester. Using specific techniques and safe positioning, this treatment will soothe away aches and pains, leaving mum-to-be feeling relaxed in her pregnancy.
The appointment time of an hour and a half allows for a consultation beforehand so that the massage can be tailored to meet your physical, mental and spiritual well being.
Contact Nat
Tel. 0922045822
Lucy B, Physio and Pilates
Stourport, Heightington, Shrawley
Lucy is a MSK and Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapist offering Pilates classes in Worcestershire area. Lucy is trained through APPI and is qualified to teach matwork and pre/postnatal Pilates.
Currently she runs 5 classes:
- Mondays 5:15pm and 6:15pm at The Studio at the Barn, Stourport
- Tuesdays 5:30pm and 6:30pm at Heightington Village Hall
- Thursdays 6:30pm at Shrawley Village Hall
MamaBabyBliss
Worcester
Pregnancy Yoga
Hello! I’m Zoe of MamaBabyBliss Worcester and I teach Pregancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Postnatal Yoga, Mum and Baby Yoga and Baby Massage classes in Worcestershire.
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In My Pregnancy Yoga courses we practice gentle antenatal yoga stretches and movements to help prepare you for birth and also increase comfort during pregnancy, preventing or relieving common pregnancy ailments.
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Take a deeper look into various pregnancy and birth topics such as pelvic floor exercises, using a yoga ball, birth environment and breathing techniques to use in labour.
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Each class ends with a guided relaxation. A chance for you to deeply relax and restore your energy levels.
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Classes are very relaxed and friendly; a great chance to meet other mums. We start each session 'checking in' with each other - this is a lovely time to talk and connect. There is also a WhatsApp group set up for each group of mums to stay in contact, often making lasting friendships.
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Detailed handouts are provided and on going support up to you due date and beyond
Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses
I also teach hypnobirthing courses which are the perfect accompaniment to Pregnancy Yoga to help you prepare fully for the birth of your baby. As our minds and bodies are deeply connected; your state of mind will influence how your body goes through labour and likewise, whatever your body is doing impacts on how your mind behaves. This is why preparing both your body and your mind for the birth of your baby works so well.
If you’re having a baby in Worcestershire, get in touch to find out how I can help. I can’t wait to support you through this incredible time.
Contact Zoe
Tel. 07950 892 917
Worcester, Fernhill Heath
YogaBellies
Yoga for Pregnancy - Running in Worcester, Upton Upon Severn and Fernhill Heath
Supports women through the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of pregnancy.
We use traditional yoga postures (asana) that have been adapted and are beneficial for pregnancy and the common ailments associated with pregnancy.
Yogabellies for Pregnancy classes also include an especially created combination of self-hypnosis and yoga nidra (deep relaxation) and breathing techniques for pregnancy and birth (pranayama).
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Pregnancy yoga has so many benefits for both you and baby, keeping you both strong, fit and healthy
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Yogabellies pre-natal yoga classes are gentle and safe for all women, whether you are new to yoga or have years of practice.
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Each class lasts 1hr 15 minutes and each week focuses on a different aspect of pregnancy and birth.
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This is more than just a yoga class, but also training in deep relaxation and preparation for birth and motherhood.
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At the end of each class we have an informal group chat about the focus of our class for the week.
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This class also helps you prepare for birth and is so much more than just physical stretching.
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I keep the classes small so you will get lots of one-to-one attention and each week we cover a different topic such as; bonding with baby, pre-natal nutrition or preparing for the big day.
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You'll also meet other lovely mummies to make friends with!
The yoga postures are all suitable for pregnancy and will be adapted as per your trimester, and focus on building strength and stamina and keeping you flexible and fit. We end each class with a gorgeous hypnobirthing relaxation to send you away feeling calm and peaceful.
Classes run on a rolling 4/8-week block (£48/£96) so you can join any time.
When is it best to start?
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Suitable for all stages of pregnancy from 12/14weeks onwards
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Please don't worry if you have never done yoga before, most of the mums-to-be are trying it for the first time!
Contact Danielle
07866 555889
