Athayoga - Yogapregnancy

Welcome to the Yoga for pregnancy page. Andrew and Jerusha offer a number of classes and individual sessions in pre and post natal Yoga. In all these sessions we bring both our personal experience and professional knowledge to our understanding of the needs of pregnant women. We are both trained Yoga teachers and bodyworkers and have experience of childbirth at home and in hospital. Andrew has also trained with the Active Birth Centre in London.

Becoming pregnant changes body, mind and soul. In our classes you can work to integrate these changes and so begin the journey toward becoming a parent. The ethos of the practice during pregnancy is about learning from these changes; new movements to make the body feel comfortable as it expands and grows; new quietness to connect to the breath for times of tiredness and for the labour to come; new ways of being that will help with the joys and challenges of birth and parenting.

The Yoga for Pregnancy class is run by Andrew and currently takes place each Friday morning at 11.30. The class lasts for about an hour and is followed by tea and cake and a chance to get to know each other. The class ethos is to adapt our style of Yoga specifically to the pregnant body and mind. In this class we talk more about ‘space’ in the body than about stretch as we gently release tensions, maximise breath and develop a meditative mind conducive to pregnancy, labour and parenthood! We focus on cultivating an awareness that works directly to soften tensions, fears and postural patterns so that the body can keep itself as healthy as possible throughout pregnancy.

The cost for the class is £35 for 5 classes. Women can join anytime from around 14 weeks and up to full term. Advance booking is necessary so please contact us if you are interested.

We also both welcome pregnant women into some of our general classes. If you haven’t previously practised Yoga you may need to have an individual session prior to attendance at class. If you are an existing student of ours we will take you through the fundamental adjustments that you will have to make to keep yourself safe whilst continuing class.

Prior to attending please call us to check space availability and suitability. Although most women can benefit from Yoga during pregnancy, in the event of complications or serious health issues Yoga may not be appropriate. If in doubt please consult with your midwife.

mums and babies classes Our Yoga week culminates with our Mother and Baby Yoga sessions. These are unlike any other Yoga class you will ever attend! The emphasis is on post-natal exercise for new Mums; the babies just come along and hang out. We work with basic post natal posture, strength and stability for the body and basic sanity for the mind. Our ethos is largely social and there is always ample opportunity to share experiences, eat cake and play with each other’s babies. To say we make this class up is a bit disingenuous as we have a very clear ethos. It’s just that we have become adept at improvisation. Classes run every Friday morning and cost £35 for 5 sessions. Please contact us to book a place in the group.
contact us For information and booking for any of our classes or events please call us on: 01326 375191 or email andrewandjerusha@athayoga.co.uk