VAHNI @ THE SHALA

This postnatal class is designed for mums who are ready to gradually re-engage with physical practice after birth. It offers a supportive space to rebuild strength, reconnect with your body, and release areas of common postnatal tension – particularly in the core, pelvic floor, shoulders, back, and hips.

While babies are welcome in the room (on a blanket nearby), this is not a mum-and-baby interactive class. The focus is entirely on you. 

The practice includes functional movement, breathwork, and postnatal-specific strength and mobility work, with modifications to suit different stages of recovery. Expect a balance of dynamic and restorative postures.

Benefits Of Postnatal Yoga

• Rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength
• Improving posture and alignment
• Relieving tension in the back, neck, and shoulders
• Supporting diastasis recti recovery
• Promoting calm, focus, and nervous system regulation
• Easing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood fluctuations
• Gently increasing energy and circulation
• Creating space for self-connection and rest
• Offering a sense of community with other mothers

When To Join

•  from 6 weeks postpartum after a vaginal birth
• from 12 weeks postpartum after a Caesarean birth
• Suitable all mothers – whether it is your first or subsequent baby – up to around 12-18 months post-partum (depending on your recovery, needs and energy levels)
• Please consult your midwife or healthcare provider before attending.

Baby Guidance

• Babies are welcome up until they are confidently mobile – after which it can become hard for you to focus on your practice
• The teacher will be mindful of the babies present, but care remains your responsibility.
• Please bring a blanket for your baby to lie on