THE YOGA HALL

We practice Yoga in a fluid style, focusing on issues that are particularly relevant during pregnancy.

Many women come to Yoga for the first time during pregnancy, and the class is suitable for beginners.

Laura has taught pregnancy yoga since 1995 and trained with Janet Balaskas at the The Active Birth Centre, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli & Francoise Feldman at Birthlight , & Gurmukh Khalsa for Khalsa Way Prenatal Yoga.

This experience, combined with her own pregnancies, has helped her develop a practice with many benefits: -

Physical

• Addressing common issues:-

Anxiety

Heartburn & indigestion

Fatigue

Haemorrhoids

Sciatica

Pelvic girdle pain & instability (PGP/SPD)

Lower back ache

Varicose veins

Aching legs

Oedema

Carpal tunnel

• Toning, relaxing, releasing, & strengthening the pelvic floor

• Building pelvic stability

• Preparing the body for optimal foetal positioning

• Creating space in the physical body for your growing baby

• Gently building strength & stamina for an active birth

• Advice for helping to turn a baby in transverse or breech lie

Emotional & Mental

• Reminding you to listen to & trust your own body

• Releasing tensions & anxiety

• Acceptance and enjoyment of your changing body

• Releasing subconscious blocks around the birth process

• Strengthening the neutral mind

• Improved sleep by promoting relaxation & releasing stress

• Building confidence and resilience

• Yoga Nidra for relaxation, reduced stress & a positive mindset

Breathwork & Connection

• Breath awareness & meditations

• Bonding with your unborn baby

• Pranayama for deep relaxation and enhancing overall wellbeing

Preparation for birth & Postnatal period

• Techniques and advice for labour & the post-natal period

• Advice around caesarean birth where needed

Each class ends with a relaxation, supported by props as guided.

After classes, we have herbal tea & biscuits together.

There is plenty of time and space to make new friends, pick up advice, ask questions & pass on insights.

Wear (or change into) really comfortable clothing ready for movement.
No need to bring your own mat unless you want to.
We provide all props.
Drinking water available.
We serve tea and cookies after the class.