The primary focus of these Pregnancy Yoga classes is to support and enhance your pre-natal experience. The aim is to encourage a sense of relaxation and confidence all the way through your pregnancy up to, and including, labour.
As your familiarity and confidence with the practice grow, you’ll find yourself more relaxed and at ease with the daily changes occurring as your baby develops. You will also find that as you progress, you will feel more prepared for birth and will have learned useful practices you can take with you into labour.
The classes are a mix of gentle movement and yoga that is all safe and suitable for pregnancy, breathing practices and guided relaxation. Students are always encouraged to work at their own level and with awareness of their changing body and growing baby.
Pregnancy Yoga classes are also a great place to meet other local mums-to-be and many lasting friendships can be formed in these classes.
The benefits of Pregnancy Yoga include:
Strengthening and toning the muscles of the pelvic floor
Preparing the body for labour
Learning deep relaxation techniques
Helping with effective breathing techniques for labour
Deepening the bond between mother and baby
Helping to alleviate ailments commonly experienced during pregnancy
Pregnancy Yoga classes are suitable for anyone over 14 weeks pregnant up until birth. No previous experience of yoga is necessary.
About Sarah:
Sarah is an enthusiastic and dedicated yoga practitioner and an experienced and qualified yoga teacher, committed to making yoga enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
She has been practising yoga since 2001, teaching since 2006, and has completed over 800 hours of training.
She has been teaching pregnancy yoga for over 12 years and feels honoured to have worked with and supported many hundreds of women during this special time of their lives.
Sarah truly believes that everyone can benefit from yoga, whatever their background or current physical condition, and her approach to teaching is one of warmth, encouragement and care and is always tailored to an individual’s needs.
Her aim in every class is to enable people to find more space, peace and balance in their body and mind.
What people are saying:
"I really enjoyed the pregnancy yoga classes with Sarah. She has such a calm and kind presence and made everyone feel welcome. The classes felt inclusive and were a good way to get to know other mamas in the area. I enjoyed being able to move and stretch my body in a safe and gentle way and would highly recommend pregnancy yoga classes with Sarah.” Kate F
“Sarah's pregnancy yoga class is helping me build strength in my body, especially in my legs and lower back. The relaxation at the end of each session also gives me the chance to leave the class feeling calmer and more relaxed.” Chiara
“Calm and caring atmosphere led by Sarah. A safe space for pregnant women to come together and practice yoga as a community.” Rekha
“Sarah’s class has been a source of comfort and support during my pregnancy. Her warm and welcoming approach made each session feel like a safe space—not only to move and stretch in ways that eased my pelvic pain, but also to share experiences and connect with other moms-to-be. It’s no surprise her classes have become so popular—lately it’s been tough to even get a spot! A true testament to how valuable her sessions are.” Nivedha
Venue: The Canvas, E2 9PJ
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Canvas is step-free but the toilet is not accessible. If you need access to an accessible toilet, please let us know so we can arrange that.
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 10.30-11.45am
Tickets:
£13.00 General Admission
£9.00 Pay Less for those on lower income