Yoga 1-2-1s and birth partner sessions, combining yoga breath, body and meditation with therapeutic Thai massage for pregnancy and birth.
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Prepare yourself physically and emotionally for pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
In sessions, we will explore body and breath work, meditation and deep relaxation techniques to help:
• connect with yourself & your baby
• increase energy
• release tension & anxiety
• relieve common side effects
(backache, heartburn, swollen ankles, insomnia)
• prepare for labour & birth
• explore massage (self and/or with partner) to ease pregnancy aches and pains and to use during birth
Through working with the body, we will explore the deeper philosophy that underpins yoga practice. We can develop self awareness, acceptance and trust, helping to discover a centred space, where we feel able to respond to whatever challenges pregnancy and parenthood throw at us. The sessions with partners aim to empower both partners – the birthing woman and those supporting her.
The yogic principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and aparigraha (non-grasping) are just two examples of how yoga brings us to a place where we accept ourselves and our circumstances; the natural flow of things, letting go of expectations and projections. This brings us contentment and presence in the moment.
By moving towards understanding our bodies on a physical level, our emotional patterns of reaction are revealed and we can effect real transformation.
I have practiced yoga throughout my four pregnancies and taught through three, so, although no two pregnancies, women or births are alike, I know from experience how beneficial yoga can be. I am a senior yoga teacher in the Vajrasati school of yoga and also trained with Birthlight and Uma Dinsmore Tulli.
I also offer Thai massage, which is wonderful during pregnancy and post-natally.
I would advise that, unless you already practice yoga, you start pregnancy yoga in your second trimester.
Cost: £60 per hour session, £80 for 90 minutes and £95 for a luxurious 2 hours. I also offer gift vouchers.