Pregnancy Yoga
With
Rachel Fairweather
the Yoga Midwife
About
Rachel is a fully certified Birthlight level 2 pregnancy yoga teacher and FEDANT accredited antenatal educator with over 14 years experience as a midwife. Combined with a degree in Sports Science and as a mother of two, she has particular interest in physiological birth, birth biomechanics and achieving a positive birth experience. Having participated in pregnancy yoga in her own pregnancies, and having experienced the benefits first hand both personally and as a midwife she is passionate about teaching and sharing the wonderful benefits of yoga practice during pregnancy and birth. Rachel also teaches birth preparation and breastfeeding workshops in groups or 1:1.
Classes
Pregnancy Yoga classes - suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Birthlight yoga incorporates adapted classic yoga practices for specific benefit in pregnancy. My classes are small and friendly and suitable for all levels of experience including those who have never done yoga before. Birthlight is one of the few exercise providers that is approved by the Royal Collage of Midwives. Gentle stretches combined with effective breathing techniques and relaxation will help to prepare your body and mind for the birth whilst easing pregnancy discomforts.
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Includes flowing sequences originally designed for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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Not just focussed on birth, but also on the enjoyment of pregnancy all the way through to labour and beyond.
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Combine movement, breath, relaxation and awareness.
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Effective birth preparation.
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Supports pregnant women with backache and pelvic pain.
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Supports each group of mothers-to-be with individual and group attention.
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Creates circles of friendship and support.
Why pregnancy yoga?
Yoga during pregnancy can help to:
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Tone and relax muscles
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Improve sleep and energy levels
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Reduce anxiety and stress
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Achieve deep relaxation
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Alleviate pregnancy discomforts
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Promote good position of your baby
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Provide time to connect with your baby
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Provide effective tips and techniques for pregnancy, labour and birth, including breathing and positions
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Shorten labour by up to 2 hours when practiced regularly
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Meet other mothers
Venue
Day: Saturdays
Time: 09.00-10.00am
and 10.15-11.15am
Earley Crescent Resourse Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, RG6 4HB
Plenty of free parking onsite and access to toilets and a cafe.
You are encouraged to bring your own mat if you have one, but mats and bricks can be provided and are disinfected after use.
Please bring a pillow/cushion and blanket for the relaxation part of the class and you may like to bring a bottle of water too.
How do I book classes?
Email: rachel@theyogamidwife.org or call 07950026297
Classes can be booked as a 5 week block (£59) or pay as you go from 36 weeks pregnant (£13). Please email before attending.
Booking process, terms and conditions:
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You will be emailed an enrolment form and sent payment details to be paid via bank transfer.
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Payment is due before your 1st class.
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Missed classes are non-refundable.
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Classes can be rolled over if given more than 48hrs notice.
"I think attending pregnancy yoga taught by a midwife is fantastic and I feel like every week I learn something new and I leave feeling re-energised and ready to face the weekend"
Ella
"Rachel is very knowledgeable, knows exactly how the human body works and as a midwife you trust everything she says - great to build confidence in pregnancy"
Jade
