Yoga
We offer Prenatal Yoga classes to all Mothers-to-be after the 12th week of pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga with Pilates six weeks after a natural delivery, or 12 weeks after a caesarian-section. Be sure to check first with your doctor before starting on any exercise program.
PRENATAL YOGA
AT MOTHER & CHILD
We all know that exercise is good
for our health and even more important when you are
pregnant but knowing which type of exercise is safe
and beneficial for both mum and baby can be daunting.
Our small and intimate yoga classes are ideal because
you receive individual attention and exercise under
the guidance of instructors who have been specifically
trained in this field. You will be encouraged to develop
your own private
practice with postures specifically to alleviate your
aches and pains and help make your pregnancy more comfortable
and enjoyable.
Our prenatal yoga classes are gentle
and controlled with specific postures dedicated to
strengthening the body, sequencing of postures to improve
circulation and breathing techniques to encourage the
body to relax and the mind to become quiet and focused.
Through simple concentration, pregnant mothers are
encouraged to trust their intuition and find the strength
and confidence within themselves to enjoy their pregnancy,
give birth and take on the awesome responsibility of
being a mother with quiet confidence and inner – and
outer - joy.
Furthermore, these friendly, easing
going classes bring women together when they are undergoing
the same emotional and physical changes often far from
the support of their families and friends. The bond
of women drawn together during childbirth forms an
excellent support system and greatly strengthens a
woman’s confidence.
Sometimes new friendships are formed which last a lifetime.
We have found that this combination
of the physical or asana portion of yoga with the emotional
and spiritual component can be an aid in reducing pregnancy-related
anxiety and improve the new mum and dad’s experience
of the miracle and empowerment of pregnancy.
So what can you expect from our yoga classes?
Each class lasts one hour fifteen and is
divided into four sections: –
- Breathing or Pranayama – powerful
techniques to ensure an abundant supply of oxygen for
you and your child. Your general fitness will also
improve as you will be shown how to make the best of
your lung capacity even though baby is preventing your
diaphragm from working properly – particularly
helpful in the last trimester.
- Yoga Exercises – these gently
work on the reproductive organs; strengthen the pelvis
and spine and overall help your body to cope with the
growing baby. At the subtle level, the asanas (poses)
ensure optimum supply of blood and nutrients to the
developing baby. Yoga even helps alleviate cramps
in the legs and improves digestion. A prenatal yoga
class is less about doing the perfect posture and more
about awareness of the breath and how it affects your
energy and strength.
- Focus and Concentration – our
simple meditation and visualisation segment is designed
to help you cope with the fears, stress and anxieties
that are often too common in pregnancy. You feel more
connected with your baby and the personal exploration
of your inner strengths can bring you to place of acceptance
and gratitude. This is so powerful in alleviating depression
and will help you really appreciate and enjoy the privilege
of being pregnant.
- Deep Relaxation or Yoga Nidra – the
best part! Deep relaxation can be learnt and once you
know the relaxed state, you can return to it whenever
you need it, even during labour. We try and give you
at least 10 minutes of guided relaxation in a darkened
room, with soothing music and pillows ensuring you
leave the yoga studio feeling calm and refreshed – your
personal oasis.
YOGA AT MOTHER AND CHILD
Great offer for Pregnant Mums! We offer
a package of 8 classes for $195, and you can come to
any of the yoga classes on offer. If you have your baby
before you have completed the package, you can use them
for the Postnatal classes,
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