Pregnancy Yoga
These classes provide a nurturing, supportive environment for pregnant women to share and embrace their journey through pregnancy to motherhood. Yoga during this time prevents and remedies common problems you may experience such as backache and restricted breath.
You will work according to your own energy levels and need to maintain strength and fitness during pregnancy. The practices allow the body to open gently, to release physical tension and to recognise and work through emotional fears in preparation for birth. Through the practice you will become more in tune with your own body and breath and learn how to use these skills towards a positive, empowering birth experience.
The classes inform you about birth - the possibility of a "natural" active birth but also give you coping tools and enhance your sense of "acceptance" in preparation for this journey into the unknown. You will leave each class feeling deeply relaxed and take with you relaxation techniques you can use during your pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The sessions provide a space to meet and get to know other women enjoying the same life changing journey and is often the starting place for deep friendships.
Frequently asked questions
- These sessions are run in 8 consecutive week blocks.
- You can join at any time
- Classes must be taken consecutively to avoid over-subscription
- Pregnancy Yoga students will receive a loyalty card upon enrolment, which they can use to redeem 20% off their first and 10% off their second Pregnancy Massage.
Sundays
If you wish to book Stoke's Croft, please contact us at the studio to be added to the waiting list.
To reserve your space:
Book online - When using paypal please email us to let us know which evening you would prefer and the date of your first class
Pay cash/cheque in studio
Post a cheque payable to Bristol City Yoga -
On the back of each cheque please write your full name, contact details and the chosen course/workshop.
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"The pregnancy yoga classes were certainly the best thing that I did for myself whilst pregnant. Not only did the sciatic-type pain that had been dogging me for months disappear, but the warm nurturing at the classes really touched me each week. It was a protected space to slow down and connect with my experience, myself and my baby. I often felt quite close to tears by the end of the classes, having opened up to the daunting and amazing reality that I was pregnant! So thankyou! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your classes, which you, in particular, made so right for me in a weird and wonderful time." Jael
"Thanks for all the fun and support so far, I love your classes, they're the highlight of my week!" Emily
I look forward to these sessions all week. A special 1.5 hours just to relax and feel good. – Ruth pregnancy yoga
I have found the class helpful in a number of ways. It's relaxing, it keeps me active, it's reassuring to see other heavily pregnant woman moving with ease and is an enjoyable way to meet other women. – Sarah-Jane
I absolutely love Laura’s teaching! Apart from feeling more flexible and strong the class has provided great preparation for birth! – Shinh
Excellent classes; all very relaxing. Have used the relaxation techniques when I have trouble sleeping and the breathing practices will be very useful during labour. Amy Pregnancy Yoga
Really enjoy the pregnancy Yoga – so am back for a second course! – Becky Pregnancy Yoga
Carol