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Pregnancy Yoga
With
Rachel Fairweather
the Yoga Midwife
About
Rachel is a certified pregnancy yoga teacher and FEDANT accredited antenatal educator with over 17 years experience as a midwife. Combined with a degree in Sports Science and as a mother of two, she has particular interest in biomechanics of birth 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 professionally as a midwife she is passionate about teaching and sharing the wonderful benefits of yoga practice during pregnancy and birth. Rachel continues to work as a midwife in the NHS part time and works privately as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
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Yoga Classes
Pregnancy Yoga classes - suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Rachel teaches Birthlight yoga which incorporates adapted classic yoga practices for specific benefit in pregnancy. My classes are friendly and relaxed, and suitable for all levels of experience including those who have never done yoga before. 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.
Breastfeeding workshops and Lactation Consultant
Appointments.
Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops available in groups or 1:1
Nurturing Feeding support in your own home after your baby is born and throughout the entire infant feeding journey.
Please email me for more info on services, fees, dates and availability here
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 are provided where required.
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
Classes can be booked as a 5 week block at £62.50 or individual classes £14
Please email to enrol before attending.
Booking process, terms and conditions:
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Please email to enrol before attending.
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You will be emailed the booking link.
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Please check your junk mailbox if you receive no response after 3 working days.
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Missed classes are non-refundable.
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Classes can be rolled over up to 48hrs prior to a class.
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When classes are full you can join the wait list via the booking link and will get notifications when a place is available.
"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
