pregnancy yoga
Next 5 week block starting Nov 8th
Pregnancy Yoga
The Hive pregnancy yoga classes are special. Not just a class but a little community where lasting friendships are made. We have time to connect, share whats really going on, tailor sessions especailly for you and have a chat over a cuppa and enjoy a sweet treat each session. The classes are hosted in a gorgeous Yurt in The Hive garden, they are small to enable a really personal experience, to make connections to others and to have advice and practises especially for you.
Whether you already have a yoga practise or are a complete beginner, you will be guided into a beautiful world of gentle and intelligent movements, sequences, breath practises, effective sound and ancient mantra knowledge to help you and your baby in many magical ways.
As you read this you're body is actually making a tiny human(s)... how amazing is that? (and exhausting) The classes are led by Deborah an experienced mum of 3 including twins. A caring and amazing yoga teacher who knows her stuff and is passionate about assisting women in pregnancy.
Meet your teacher - Deborah
Hi! I'm Deborah, yoga teacher & Mam to a brilliant girl & beautiful twin boys.
I felt drawn to spaces with other pregnant women during my first pregnancy & loved to pause & focus on my growing baby at yoga classes. The breathwork & labour positions I learnt, alongside hypnobirthing & the support of the other women in class, helped me feel ready for a positive birth.
Finding out I was expecting twins & being thrown into the world of high dependency care was quite a shock! I attended yoga classes throughout to maintain confidence in my body, to connect with others & to balance out the more medicalised care. Practicing yoga regularly gave me much needed moments of calm & empowered me to navigate my multiples birth.
It's an enormous privilege to hold space for you in The Hive yurt. In your sacred time of pregnancy, you deserve a cosy, friendly space to escape for the evening to relax, nurture yourself & start building a village.
Thursday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm
Trial session - £16
Block of 5 sessions - £79
Please contact Steph to confirm a space is available before booking a trial session
What to expect from pregnancy yoga...
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Relax and give your baby love and attention during this special time.
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Yoga sequences, postures, breathing techniques and guided 'yoga nidra' relaxations to enable to you to feel energised, to help cope with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and to also prepare for birth.
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Sound practises to experience a magical bond with your baby and that help with labour.
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Stay for a cuppa and homemade treats, chat and make new lasting friendships with other mums-to-be!
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Access to The Hive Community – A private group offering support and the opportunity to take part in a variety of events and workshops.
"It's my first time doing yoga and its a really nice gentle introduction. Its a lovely atmosphere working in a small group getting to know others who are also pregnant. Relaxation is amazing and perfect to switch off and focus on breathing techniques. Yoga practises are really easy to follow and help encourage stretching and strengthening."
–Mandy
Pregnancy yoga benefits...
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Balance blood pressure
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Minimise back discomfort
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Improved circulation
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Reduce fluid retention
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Faster post-natal recovery
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Improve pain and stress management during labour
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Reduced cramps, heartburn
Why practise pregnancy yoga?
During your pregnancy, your body undergoes significant changes that prepare you for your baby’s development and childbirth. If you’re keen to help the process along, you might want to consider the great benefits of pregnancy yoga.
Pelvic Floor birth and recovery
You’ll prepare your pelvic floor for birth and beyond. Throughout your pregnancy, your pelvic floor supports an increased load. In addition, it’ll undergo strain during the birthing process, leaving it weaker than when you started. Gentle exercises help to keep your pelvic floor strong, practising pregnancy yoga on a regular basis increases blood flow to your pelvis, helping to nourish the muscles in your pelvic floor. Combining effective breathing techniques and learning to release the pelvic floor muscles can greatly help during Labour. When you carry this process on following the birth, you can speed up the healing process.
Improve your sleep
Pregnancy yoga is a great way to tackle insomnia. When your body is working overtime to grow a tiny human, it stands to reason that sleeping becomes more challenging. With a busy brain and the stresses of preparing for the journey ahead, you may find it extra difficult to sleep. Pregnancy yoga helps you enhance your breathing techniques, which in turn makes it easier for you to relax. In addition, yoga expends pent up energy, increasing the likelihood that you’ll enjoy a good night’s rest.
Connection
You enjoy the opportunity to nurture yourself and your baby and enjoy a feeling of being 'pampered' and 'loved'! If you’re looking for a chance to spend more time with other mums-to-be, pregnancy yoga presents the perfect opportunity. Not only that, you’ll be indulging in a new hobby that’s designed to nurture yourself and your baby. This is an empowering experience for any woman who is looking to connect with her changing body, and you’ll also develop an awareness of what’s happening within, allowing you to bond with your baby before they’re born.
testimonials
A wholesome and empowering session, tailored to the vibe of the women each time, and ending with gentle relaxation, a warm drink and a sweet treat. These groups would often be the highlight of my week as we all grew together in various ways.