What is Postnatal Yoga?
A class just for mothers, this postnatal yoga course focuses on closing the body after birth and enabling the mother to gradually and steadily regain her strength and energy at this demanding time in her life. Every class will incorporate breathing exercises (pranayama), asana (posture) and body-conditioning exercises. After one hour of yoga, we end with fifteen minutes of healing deep relaxation which will encourage you to sleep well and reduce fatigue.

What the classes cover:
  • abdominal core strengthening
  • pelvic closing and strengthening
  • stamina building
  • postural realignment
  • yogic beathing
  • space and time to connect with other new mothers


After the nine months it has taken for you to grow your baby, it takes time to ‘reclaim’ your body. For all mothers and babies this is a period of great adjustment and in the yogic traditions the first 12 weeks or so is referred to as the fourth trimester...and for good reason! An early gentle approach that focuses on closing the body, stabilising the pelvis, toning the pelvic floor, re-aligning the spine and reconnecting with the abdominals helps you to feel strong and steady in this time of enormous change and transformation. If you nurture yourself properly through the fourth trimester you will reap the benefits and feel energised. If you push too hard in the early weeks you can end up depleting your precious energy reserves. It pays to be patient!

You can start the classes when you are ready and Lon may suggest certain practices to do at home to help the postnatal recovery. As the weeks go by and your energy levels build, the practices will get stronger to reflect that.

Note: You can start Postnatal Yoga from 6/8 weeks after birth (the class is for mothers only not mothers & babies!).

Please get in touch or visit the Timetable Page for further information, class times, bookings and availability.


Please Note:
  • You can join our Postnatal Yoga Courses at ANY time! If the postnatal yoga course you would like to join has already begun, please get in contact and so long as there is space in the class we will adjust the course fee accordingly.
  • Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of booking.
  • Your place is not assured until full payment has been made.
  • Places can be cancelled up to two weeks prior with full refund; any cancellations thereafter will not be refunded. The only exception to this rule is a cancellation due to an early birth.










Teacher
Lon Gibbons

Lon Teaches:
Pregnancy Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Mum & Baby Yoga
Hatha Yoga Drop-In

Other services:
Massage Therapist
Doula

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