Yoga for pregnancy classes consist of safe and appropriate physical postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. These classes help support you throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth. This is a special time in your life and the classes give you the skills to cope with the changes that take place during pregnancy and promote health and well being. They also give you the time and space to bond with your unborn baby. Most women come along for the duration of their pregnancy to gain full benefit. No previous experience of yoga is necessary for you to attend the class.
The courses consist of:
- yoga postures which are suitable for 2nd and 3rd trimesters
- building strength and flexibility
- breathing exercises for pregnancy and labour
- pelvic floor work
- deep relaxation
- visualisation
- movement /breathing to help with common ailments during pregnancy, e.g. sciatica, varicose veins, heartburn, pelvic girdle pain, emotional ups and downs, sleeplessness
You will require a non-slip yoga mat, 2 cushions or pillows and a blanket or something to cover yourself with to be comfortable for the relaxation time at the end of the class.
You can commence pregnancy yoga classes from 14 weeks. Courses are on going so it is possible to join part way through a course if there is space. Please contact Nicki to enquire, and please let your doctor / midwife know that you are attending pregnancy yoga classes.
Class held at:
Covingham Park Primary School, SN3 5BD
Mondays 7.00 - 8.30pm during school term times.
The class has finished for the half term break and will resume on Monday 4 November.
One to One Pregnancy Yoga
I am very happy to offer a one to one session catered to your individual needs at a mutually convenient time. These sessions last for 1 hour / 90 mins and include handouts so that you can practise at home.
Venue: Nicki's Yoga Room, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5AS
Please contact me to arrange your session.
Birth Preparation Workshops
These 2 hour workshops are offered for women 32 plus weeks with their birth partners. These are usually held in a group of up to 5 ladies with their birth partners, however they can be also offered as an individual session at my home studio.
The workshop will help you and your partner to prepare yourself for labour and birth. It will aid your understanding of the birth process, reducing fear and doubt and increasing confidence. This workshop provides a range of techniques and strategies that will enable you both to play an active part in labour and birth with practical work on:
- breathing - the key tool for labour and birth
- positions and movement to aid optimal position for baby's journey and to make space in the pelvis to aid birth of baby
- birthing positions
- how to use a birthing ball
- massage - your birth partner will learn a variety of techniques and how massage is an effective tool for relieving discomfort and reducing perception of pain in labour
Handouts are provided and practice at home is encouraged so that the techniques can be easily remembered when in labour.
