Prenatal Yoga gives you the opportunity to embrace your changing body and support this process by practising meditation and yoga postures, in combination with breathing- and relaxation exercises and specific poses that can be used during delivery.
Prenatal Yoga gives you the opportunity to embrace your changing body and support this process by practising meditation and yoga postures, in combination with breathing- and relaxation exercises and specific poses that can be used during delivery.
Your pregnancy can be a beautiful, special time, providing an opportunity to turn inward and get in touch with yourself and the baby you are carrying. In a short period of time, the body goes through a great transformation, getting ready for birth. We offer two types of Prenatal Yoga classes that will support you during the second and third trimester of your pregnancy. If you are in your first trimester we advise you to NOT practice yoga.
A gentle class that focuses on relaxation and letting go. Soft stretching and light strengthening combined with calm breathing will help to relieve tension that accumulates during pregnancy as the body goes through a lot of change. It helps train the breath, body, and mind to relax.
An empowering class that will help you to create strength and stamina needed during this transformative time. By moving with your breath in a modified vinyasa flow, you’ll greatly increase your ability to connect with your inner strength in preparation of childbirth. The class always ends with deep relaxation.
It is possible to practice other styles of yoga in the second or third trimester of your pregnancy, but please always let the teacher know that you are pregnant before the class starts. When practising in a regular class please be mindful and avoid deep twisting, deep backbends, breath retention and inversions. Being pregnant is a transformative and natural state in a woman’s life.
Your body is changing every day so it is an especially important time to listen and connect with your body, letting your body and heart guide you through your practice. Read more about the benefits of Prenatal Yoga.
HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method: 5-Week Holistic Birth Preparation Course with Kasia Pokrop
This art of birthing, called Hypnobirthing, consists of helping someone tap into their subconscious mind to release any tension which could cause a less than pleasant labour and delivery. This holistic birth preparation course will support you throughout your pregnancy and prepare you for labour and the early weeks after.
Teacher: Kasia Pokrop
Dates:
Starting 22 March 2022
Starting 14 June 2022
Starting 11 October 2022
Time: 19.00 - 21.00
Location: Weteringschans, Amsterdam
Price: €375,- per couple
Alignment Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth (5-Week Course) with Kamini Stam
This comprehensive course offers you the chance to get in-form-ed on how to align body and mind in preparation for a positive birth experience, wherever you would like to birth. The course is suitable for pregnant women from around 20 weeks onwards.
Teacher: Kamini Stam
Dates:
Starting 10 May 2022
Starting 6 September 2022
Starting 15 November 2022
Time: 19.30 - 21.00
Location: Weteringschans, Amsterdam
Price: €135,-
Time: 19.30 - 21.00
The Sacred Window of Pregnancy, Birthing and Postnatal through Ayurveda with Victoria Raven Hyndman
This workshop is for pregnant women, ideally in their second or third trimester. It will help them prepare physically and mentally for birthing and the postnatal period. Victoria (Tory) will also share some golden tips that have helped her during pregnancy and birthing.
Teacher: Victoria Raven Hyndman
Date: 20 May 2022
Time: 13:30 - 16:00
Price: €50,-
Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the prenatal and postnatal mother, pregnancy massage helps release pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
Therapist: Wendy Wanner
Price:
Session of 60 minutes: €70,-
Session of 90 minutes: €100,-
Location: Amsterdam & Den Haag