Monday
7.30 - 9pm at St Lawrence Church Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham, Surrey KT24 5LX
These are specialised yoga classes for pregnant women covering selected yoga postures, simple breathing techniques and relaxation. Classes are organised in 5 week blocks, held each school half term. Beginners and those with experience of yoga are all welcome after 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Practising the gentle stretches of yoga can help to prepare your body for labour and birth. Backache and other minor discomforts of pregnancy such as cramp, restless legs, heartburn and breathlessness may also be relieved. One class every half term includes positions for labour and coping strategies for labour. Learning to relax properly provides a way of reducing anxiety and improving the quality of sleep. Students regularly mention how helpful breath awareness is during labour and it is also useful for reducing stress.
A partner’s birth preparation class is also available on request.
Fees
The fee for the 5 week block is £48 payable in advance. If your due date falls during a block, you can pay as you go at £10 per class.
If you have experienced any health problems, please speak to your midwife or doctor before attending classes.
Please contact me to book a place or for further details.