Pregnancy Yoga and Meditation for Calm and Relaxation

Yoga and meditation can be a wonderful way to connect to your breath, your baby and your body during pregnancy. This course is guided by yoga instructor Alice Rawsthorne, who is qualified in prenatal and postnatal yoga (certified by MOGA, a Yoga Alliance approved teacher training school specialising in pre & postnatal yoga). The focus of all of these classes is to increase feelings of calm and relaxation, activating our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest, versus fight and flight).

This course is for you if you're looking to...

- connect to your body and bond with your baby

- take some valuable Me Time

- learn breathing techniques and movements to support you in pregnancy and labour

- invite calmness into your week

What's included in this course?

The course includes:

- A guided breathing exercise to introduce more calm and relaxation, useful for throughout your pregnancy and labour

- A 45 minute gentle pregnancy yoga class, with a focus on calm and connection

- A mantra meditation to cultivate more calm and confidence during your pregnancy

- A guided meditation focusing on gratitude

- A guided body scan meditation to bring awareness to your breath, body and baby

- A 5 senses meditation to increase connection to yourself and your surroundings

- Mini FAQ videos to answer some frequently asked questions about pregnancy

- Support from Alice whenever you need it!

The yoga class in this course is suitable for pregnant people from 14 weeks into your pregnancy onwards, and includes variations for postures to suit your body. Please speak to your doctor or healthcare provider before taking part in physical activities during pregnancy.

What are the benefits of pregnancy yoga?

Prenatal yoga can help to:

- improve sleep

- reduce stress and anxiety

- increase strength, control and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth

- decrease lower back pain, headaches and shortness of breath

- release physical tension and achy muscles

- increase body awareness (a wonderful skill to use during pregnancy and labour)

- feel more connected to your body and your baby

Have any questions? Drop us a message on Instagram @pregnancyyogauk . See you in class soon!