NEW: also Thursday evening 18.15 - 19.45
Yoga cultivates a sense of well being, self confidence and trust in the body and mind. Regular practice helps to develop flexibility, strength and stability. It comes as no surprise that yoga serves as a great aid in preventing many of the common aches and pains of pregnancy and offers invaluable support during labour and birth.
Sandra’s pregnancy yoga classes are both active and gentle. Information
specific to pregnancy, labour and birth is interwoven with a series of yoga
postures in each class. Some of the themes in class include:
- good posture to avoid back pain. Finding support through connectedness with the earth
- developing skills to turn within through breathing and deep relaxation
- movements for labour and positions for birth
- massage for tension release
- partner work for support during labour
- pelvic floor exercises
- information on anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth
Sandra Kirchner studied pregnancy yoga and the Active Birth Method with
Janet Balaskas, an internationally renowned birth educator and yoga teacher
who is the author of many books. Sandra has guided many women through their
pregnancy and combines more than ten years experience as a yoga teacher
with the knowledge and inspiration she has gained from Janet’s method.
Classes are suitable for the entire pregnancy. An early start is recommended, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Classes are booked in blocks of 10, with an extension possible up to the date you are due. The group is taught in English and / or Dutch to a maximum of 12 women.
