Yoga for Birth classes are designed for women in their third trimester, providing a calming and reflective space during the later stages of pregnancy to prepare mentally and physically for childbirth and motherhood. 

In these classes, you will learn breathing techniques that promote calmness and concentration to use during the first and second stages of  labour. You will also experience guided meditations and visualizations aimed at providing a peaceful and positive outlook on childbirth, reducing any fears or anxieties about pregnancy, birth, and the journey into motherhood.

After each class, you can relax with a cup of organic herbal tea and engage in a friendly chat with other expectant mothers.

Each week, the focus shifts, and different breathing techniques are introduced, giving you a few options to use during labour. To maximize the benefits of these sessions, it’s recommended to attend at least two terms, allowing you enough time to practice and become familiar with the various techniques, ultimately achieving a positive mindset for a natural birth.

Here’s what you can expect over the course of the term:

Week 1: We concentrate on postural awareness to ease discomfort, movements to balance the ligaments of the pelvis and ultimately create more space in the mothers body to allow her to breathe better and feel more comfortable.  Breathing techniques include Belly Breathing and Extended Exhale Breathing.

Week 2: This week is about achieving optimal foetal positioning. Through various yoga postures and movements, we work to relax the hips and pelvis, promoting  more space for baby to move into an ideal position for birth.  Additionally, we discuss and practice building mental strength for labour and how to utilise your breath for this. Breathing techniques include Directing the Breath to ease discomfort and Ujjayi Breath for focus and mental strength.

Week 3: We address overcoming fears and building resilience. This session involves yoga postures, guided meditations, visualizations, and breathing techniques designed to help release fears associated with childbirth and motherhood. There’s also a discussion on how the brain functions during labour and why fear can contribute to tension and pain. Breathing technique for this week is Humming Bee Breath which helps the body to achieve a more relaxed state providing the perfect condition for maximum birthing hormones to be released.

Week 4: This session focuses on awakening your maternal instincts and inner wisdom. We move at a slower pace, allowing you time to connect with your baby and visualize your birth with optimism. We explore ways to use a birth ball to ease tension during pregnancy and for support during labour. Breathing technique for this week is Golden Thread Breath designed to help you stay calm and relaxed during and in-between contractions.