Prenatal Yoga
Safely support and strengthen your continuously changing body.
Service Description
Take some time out from your busy day to connect with yourself and your baby, learning mindful techniques that result in a confident and fearless birth. These classes will guide you through gentle movements and breath work that benefit both mum and baby during pregnancy and birth. Through the use of repetitive and sweeping movements, we are able to effectively access the lymphatic nodes. Lymph is well known to remove toxins from the blood stream, thus supporting an optimally functioning immune system during pregnancy. You will also be given the tools to ease the common discomforts that can accompany pregnancy. Be immersed in a nurturing environment where you can connect with other mums, building a mutually beneficial community of support and emotional comfort. How can yoga support this journey? - Being present in our own bodies, thus shifting from reactivity to response. - Learning discernment of what is ours and what is not, cultivating clear boundaries in family life. - Acceptance that self-care is not selfish, but a necessity in order to be able to give with joy and ease. - Learning the art of true rest through ancient and proven wisdom. - Feeling nourished and vibrant through increased life force energy (Prana in Sanskrit). - Energy channels are cleared, toned and strengthened. - Fascia (connective tissue), muscles and ligaments are hydrated, released, balanced and strengthened. - The physical, mental and emotional body are prepared for birth and beyond. - Being part of a community means mutual accountability, a place to feel supported, a place to learn, love and grow. TESTIMONIAL "Katia's pregnancy yoga is a rare find in Auckland. I have been doing yoga for over 10 years all over the world and have found Katia to be one of a kind. At a time when you need it the most, I found her class supportive, relaxing, and rejuvenating. She has a beautiful philosophy on life and in yoga. I always went feeling terrible but came out feeling amazing - she is the best. I recommend her as a yoga teacher, but also as a pregnancy yoga teacher." Victoria Syddall *All classes are offered online, unless otherwise arranged in person outdoors (weather permitting).
Cancellation Policy
Adult Yoga: To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 5 hours in advance. No refund available for booked drop-in classes unless cancelled within the 5 hours notice period. If you are booked in under a concession card, please refer to the relevant terms and conditions* *Terms and conditions for adult classes: 1. 4 class card to be used within a 6 week period 2. 8 class card to be used within a 10 week period 3. Concession cards can be used towards any adult class except Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga 4. Any cancelled class within the 5 hour notice period will be rolled over within the time period allocated to your concession 5. If your concession time period is over, no refund is available but you always have the option to request a recording 6. Recordings are available for one week from the date of the class Children's Yoga: All children's yoga courses offer one class credit per term. This class will be rolled over to the following term. No refund available for booked drop-in classes unless cancelled within the 5 hour notice period. Recordings are available for drop-in payments for only one week from the date of the class. Recordings are available for course participants for the entire duration of the course.