Yoga in Pregnancy

This 50-minute class's primary focus is to invite movement and keep ourselves flowing through the pregnancy. We will keep the body moving in an easy and feminine way, exploring circular movement instead of traditional straight lines. 

This hip strengthening and flexibility class might tap into our emotional side. We will end the class with Yoga Nidra (literally yogic sleep), which might be a life saviour even as a standalone!

This class will be restorative, balancing the yang (sympathetic system activation) of movement with the yin (parasympathetic system activation) of rest. We will explore 3 different breath exercises (golden thread, breath awareness, and Ujjai breath) that will be of good use throughout your pregnancy, up to the birthing day (whatever your birth might be), and beyond. 

This class will use the wall to support us through bodily and mental stress, labour, professional life weight, and, in the third trimester, actual increased body weight! We will also learn the undervalued skill of making noise in a yogic way. 

According to Kundalini and prenatal yoga teacher Gumukh, pregnancy is “the” moment of power for women. Let’s explore this ancient practice to gain strength and resilience (empowering music included). We will also end this class with a MotherBlessing circle (totally optional). A MotherBlessing is a gathering of women who circle pregnant mamas to honour the profound journey of becoming a mother. As a culture, we are used to marking the transition to motherhood with a baby shower. A MotherBlessing takes this tradition deeper and witnesses the more unseen journey- the passage from maiden to mother. This class will last 90 minutes. 

Swiss balls are THE most recommended prop during pregnancy (and beyond). They provide a gentle way to activate core muscles and the pelvic floor, improve balance and promote flexibility up to the birth (dare I say, even during the actual birth!). They can encourage optimal foetal positioning and offer a restful alternative to slouching on a sofa after a busy day at work and/or after having run after a toddler!