Flow with Me: Pregnancy Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork

Description

Yoga and meditation can be a wonderful way to connect to your breath, your baby and your body during pregnancy. This comprehensive course is guided by yoga instructor Alice Rawsthorne (pregnant during the making of this course), who is qualified in prenatal and postnatal yoga (certified by MOGA, a Yoga Alliance approved teacher training school specialising in pre & postnatal yoga).

This Prenatal Yoga course is designed to support expectant parents in their journey towards a healthy and harmonious pregnancy. This comprehensive program combines gentle yoga practices, breathing techniques, and mindfulness exercises specifically tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of pregnant people (whatever your journey, and however you identify - this course uses gender neutral language throughout). Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to yoga, this course provides a safe and nurturing space to connect with your body and your baby. The focus of all of these classes is to increase mental and physical wellbeing, to support body and mind throughout pregnancy.

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

1. Nurture Physical Wellbeing: Learn yoga postures and sequences that are safe and effective for pregnant people, aimed at improving strength, flexibility, and overall physical wellbeing. These practices are designed to alleviate common aches and pains of pregnancy, promote proper alignment, and prepare the body for childbirth.

2. Enhance Emotional Balance: Explore meditation techniques and breathing exercises to cultivate emotional balance and reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy. Develop tools to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies this transformative period and foster a deep connection with yourself and your baby.

3. Foster Bonding with Your Baby: Through guided meditations and gentle movements, deepen your connection with your growing baby. Cultivate a sense of presence and awareness, and establish a nurturing bond that will continue beyond pregnancy.

4. Prepare for Labour and Delivery: Learn breathing techniques and relaxation exercises to support a smoother labour and delivery experience. Understand the physiological changes during childbirth and acquire tools to manage pain, enhance relaxation, and promote a positive birthing experience.

What's included in this course?

The course includes:

- Guided breathwork, meditation and yoga classes

- Educational articles

The yoga classes in this course is suitable for pregnant people from 14 weeks into your pregnancy onwards, and includes variations for postures to suit your body. The meditations and breathwork sessions can be used throughout pregnancy. 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!

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