Pregnancy Yoga
About the Classes
I run Pregnancy yoga classes in two areas locally (Halton & Tring) which are approximately 10 minutes apart.
Pregnancy yoga at Halton Village Hall on Monday nights, 19.00-20.15.
Halton Village Hall, Old School Close, Halton Village, Bucks. HP22 5NG.
Pregnancy yoga at Dundale School, Tring on Thursday nights, 19.30-20.45.
Dundale Primary School, Silk Mill Way, Tring, Herts. HP23 5DJ.
Are you worried that you haven't practiced yoga before; or aren't flexible enough?
Please be rest-assured that the classes are suitable for ALL women, whether you have practiced yoga all your life, or have never set foot on a mat before.
Yes we guide our bodies lovingly through a range of asanas (postures) to support your body during pregnancy, birth and beyond, but equally these classes are so much more than just the physical practice.
What happens during the classes?
The classes are made up of different elements, and the time spent on these varies week-to-week depending on how attendees are feeling: how much they want to discuss topics; and how much energy they have to move. Sometimes it needs to be an evening of movement, and sometimes an evening of relaxation. The classes develop organically based on everyone's needs.
Each week has a theme which both leads our discussions and chosen postures. The classes are 1 hour 15 minutes in length.
We start by going around the room introducing ourselves, offloading the highs and lows of the week (if we want to - there is no pressure to share anything), and discussing our own experiences of the class theme.
We practice three breathing techniques which can be used throughout pregnancy, birth itself, and as part of your recovery (these are suitable whatever type of birth you are having, including a caesarean).
We initiate our physical practice. This usually takes the form of standing postures to maintain strength & stamina; all fours to give our abdominal organs a break from the additional weight we might be carrying; and seated postures, a time to focus on breathing and bonding with baby. We also practice prenatal sun salutations.
The class concludes with a beautiful pregnancy relaxation.
The classes are suitable from 14 weeks onwards (and yes the majority of ladies attend all the way to the end of their pregnancies). Before 14 weeks, we encourage focusing on rest and breathing techniques instead.
If you aren't interested in a theme or it doesn't seem relevant, please keep an open mind. We adapt discussions AND most importantly postures EVERY week for EVERYONE in the room.
These classes are personal and tailored for your needs.
I have been running the classes for 8 years so I have many years of experience!
What can we look forward to in classes?
During 2025 our class schedule is:
JANUARY
Mon 6/Thu 9 Jan: Building strength and stamina
Mon 13/Thu 16 Jan: The Big Day
Mon 20/Thu 23 Jan: Getting baby into the right position
Mon 27/Thu 30 Jan: Bonding with baby
FEBRUARY
Mon 3/Thu 6 Feb: Back pain
Mon 10 Feb: No class
Thu 13/Mon 17 Feb: Valentine's & gratitude class
Thu 20 Feb: The five senses
Mon 24/Thu 27 Feb: Emotional balance
MARCH
Mon 3/Thu 6 Mar: Opening hips & pelvis
Mon 10/Thu 13 Mar: Building confidence
Mon 17/Thu 20 Mar: Relieving sciatic pain
Mon 24 Mar: Rise & shine practice
Thu 27/Mon 31 Mar: Mother's day class and celebrating life within
APRIL
Mon 6 Apr: Rise & shine practice
Mon 7/Thu 10 Apr: No class
Mon 14/Thu 17 Apr: No class
Mon 21 (Easter Monday)/Thu 24 Apr: Easter class and visualisations
Mon 28 Apr: A seated practice
MAY
Thu 1 May: A seated practice
Mon 5 (Bank hol)/Thu 8 May: Birth art
Mon 12/Thu 15 May: Postpartum care plan
Mon 19/Thu 22 May: Heartburn/digestive issues
Mon 26 (Bank hol)/Thu 29 May: Comfort during birth
JUNE
Mon 2/Thu 5 Jun: Trusting your body
Mon 9 Jun: The five senses
Thu 12/Mon 16 Jun: Father's day class & birth partners
Thu 19 Jun: Breath & movement
Mon 23/Thu 26 Jun: Building strength & stamina
Mon 30 Jun: The Big Day
JULY
Thu 3 Jul: The Big Day
Mon 7/Thu 10 Jul: Getting baby into the right position
Mon 14/Thu 17 Jul: Bonding with baby
Mon 21/Thu 24 Jul: Back pain
Mon 28/Thu 31 Jul: Emotional balance
AUGUST
Mon 4/Thu 7 Aug: No class
Mon 11/Thu 14 Aug: Opening hips & pelvis
Mon 18/Thu 21 Aug: Building confidence
Mon 25 (Bank hol)/Thu 28 Aug: Relieving sciatic pain
SEPTEMBER
Mon 1/Thu 4 Sep: Celebrating life within
Mon 8/Thu 11 Sep: Rise & shine practice
Mon 15/Thu 18 Sep: Visualisation class
Mon 22/Thu 25 Sep: A seated practice
Mon 29 Sep: Birth art
OCTOBER
Thu 2 Oct: Birth art
Mon 6/Thu 9 Oct: Postpartum care plan
Mon 13/Thu 16 Oct: Heartburn & digestive issues
Mon 20/Thu 23 Oct: Halloween class & addressing fears/anxieties
Mon 27/Thu 30 Oct: No class
NOVEMBER
Mon 3/Thu 6 Nov: Comfort during birth
Mon 10/Thu 13 Nov: Trusting your body
Mon 17/Thu 20 Nov: Birth partners
Mon 24/Thu 27 Nov: Building strength and stamina
DECEMBER
Mon 1/Thu 4 Dec: The Big Day
Mon 8/Thu 11 Dec: Getting baby into the right position
Mon 15/Thu 18 Dec: Christmas class & relaxation/time to yourself
Mon 22/Thu 25 Dec: No class
Mon 29 Dec: No class
The classes are booked in rolling blocks, and you can start any week subject to availability.
You have various payment options:
6 weeks £75 (£12.50 a class)
10 weeks £115 (£11.50 a class)
16 weeks £160 (£10 a class)
You can adjust your booking to accommodate prior engagements i.e. holidays/appointments when signing up.
No amendments can be made after the time of booking.
Upon signing up to a block of classes for the first time, you will also receive a goodie bag at your first in-person class, which includes a Take Five Aromatherapy Calming Power with Frankincense & Flowers rollerball RRP £8.00. This blend of Frankincense, Lavender & Rose Geranium is ideal for use in class, general relaxation during pregnancy, or during the transition phase of labour due to its calming effect.
Price and booking options
To access the booking form, please click button; full payment will be taken at the same time.
TIPS ON BOOKING
To complete the form, please select your chosen block size. Select the first date and time you wish to start, then ‘select and make recurring’ to add your number of weeks. If the class is full, or there is no class a certain week, the date will show as unavailable. In this case, please add appointments until you have the number of dates to match your chosen block size. This system also allows you to remove dates you can’t make because of your own commitments.
What do I need to bring?
I will provide all yoga equipment (mats, blankets, pillows, and eye masks) to use at your discretion. It is your choice if you would like to bring your own mat in addition to place on top.
I would advise that you bring a bottle of water and wear some loose comfortable clothes for your yoga practice, including layers so you can easily adjust depending on whether you are lying still in relaxation or being more physical.