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Pregnancy Classes

Pregnancy classes are for pregnant women after the end of the 1st trimester. The sequencing and poses are designed to help with the pregnancy and birth keeping safe from poses taught in general classes which could cause complications. Pregnancy classes are for all levels from beginners to experienced students. Some of the results from regular attendance are: strengthening of the back so that back pain from carrying is reduced or eliminated, opening the hips and groin to help with the birth, increased circulation of blood and the lymph system to reduce or eliminate toxemia.

These classes are a time to enjoy the company of other pregnant women with an experienced female teacher.

Pregnant Students

If you have never practiced yoga we recommend you do not start till after the first trimester. After the first trimester you can attend either our Pregnancy or Hatha yoga classes not Ashtanga classes. If you are attending Hatha classes you need to let the teacher know you are pregnant and they will modify your practice accordingly.

If you are a regular Hatha student wanting to practice in the first trimester we recommend you attend either our Pregnancy or Hatha yoga classes. If you are attending Hatha classes you need to let the teacher know you are pregnant and they will modify your practice accordingly.

If you are a regular Ashtanga student and want to practice in the first trimester you need to let the teacher know you are pregnant and they will modify your practice accordingly.

If you are a regular Ashtanga student and have a history of miscarriages we recommend you attend either our Pregnancy or Hatha yoga classes, we do not recommend you continue with Ashtanga until after the first trimester. If you chose to come back to Ashtanga after the first trimester (rather than pregnancy or Hatha) you need to let the teacher know and they will modify your practice accordingly.

Yoga practice is not recommended after a miscarriage until a Doctors clearance to practice has been given.

Pregnancy Timetable