Yoga for Pregnancy (Prenatal Yoga)
Timetable and Venue Yoga for Pregnancy (Prenatal Yoga):
Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Yoga classes provide an opportunity to develop greater vitality and awareness of your body that is home for two, as well as to deepen your relationship with your baby.
Gentle postures, breath work, visualization, vocal toning and meditation are learned to cultivate flexibility, calm and confidence in preparation for labour and childbirth. Calm and flexibility ease the birthing process, thus reducing discomfort and increasing the joy of giving birth.
•Prepare for an active and natural birth.
•We will be practicing yoga for 1.5 hours.
•Yoga for pregnancy is suitable right up to birth.
•The yoga asanas or postures are suitable for beginners.
• Do advise me of any injuries before the class.
No previous yoga experience necessary.
Cost: $16 casual class.
Concession card $108 for 8 classes
Phone 3782031 for more information.
Some Comments about the Pregnancy (Prenatal) Yoga Class.
I found the class to be a welcome retreat out of my busy working week. It was great to have a ‘toned down” pregnant friendly class from my usual one, especially as I got bigger.
The main thing I gained was the specific breathing practices for when experiencing contractions. I actually practiced this through my entire labour. It enabled me to stay focused and determined.
You were really warm and encouraging and I would recommend your class to anyone who is pregnant.
Kind Regards Melanie.
For me,
I think the classes were a big help in labour and looking back I think that’s because yoga teaches you to relax and breathe while your body works and reaches its maximum potential.
I guess I also had the added bonus of attending the class the day I went into labour.
I remember coming home that day and feeling completely” blissed out”
Cheers Andrea.
I learnt a bit about vocal toning in Roselle's natal yoga class and found it really helped me during labour. As I breathed out during contractions I would make a vowel sound, which for me was usually 'aaaaaahhh'. This helped me to internalise my thoughts on the progress of my baby being born as I dilated and in transition. It also helped me remain calm as making the soothing, vibrating noise distracted me from pain. My husband, who with me at the birth, would sometimes join me in the vocal toning - this wasn't something we'd talked about or practiced, but it just felt natural on the day! My midwife commented on the 'lovely deep sounds' I made and was impressed at how they helped each contraction come and go.
Anna xxx
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