Cherubs Yoga - Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga and HypnoBirthing

Pre-natal Yoga

Practising yoga during pregnancy can benefit you in many ways. After a class you will feel serene and at peace.

Yoga can help prepare you emotionally and physically for labour, making pregnancy a joyous time.

Post-natal Yoga

Post-natal yoga can support the body's recovery after the birth, helping you to heal and tone.

It is valuable time for yourself to rebalance your emotions and a rare chance for peace, quiet and to truly relax.

Benefits of pre-natal yoga

Aids relaxation

Increases flexibility

Learn breathing techniques that can be used during labour to help reduce pain and stress.

Enhances a healthy sleep pattern

Improves circulation

Strengthens and lengthens necessary muscles

Establishes a connection between mother and baby - forges a bond

Relieves oedema (fluid retention)

Reduces nausea

Helps control mood swings

Relieves tension around the cervix and birth canal

Helps open the pelvis to ease labour

Balances and calms the mind

Reduces stress

Promotes a happy disposition

Benefits of post-natal yoga

Restores the strength of the abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor muscles

Supports the body's recovery after birth

The class provides healing, relaxation and toning. This releases physical and emotional tension and can help with fatigue. The likelihood of post-natal depression is reduced.

Helps regain strength and calmness after pregnancy

Gain moral support from other members of the class

'Yoga Nidra' (profound, deep relaxation) practised at the end of the class will help reduce fatigue, energise the body and calm the mind. You will be better equipped for this new time of your life.

Improves posture and opens the chest. Strengthens the back and shoulders

Regain your pre-pregnancy shape quicker

Re-establishes core stability after a c-section

Helps to balance the emotions and calm the mind

A rare chance for peace, quiet and to truly relax