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Aquanatal Yoga
Aquanatal Yoga is a series of Yoga based stretching, relaxation and breathing exercises beneficial to both mother and baby. It is designed to facilitate a more comfortable pregnancy, birth experience and postnatal recovery.
The classes are designed and accredited by Birthlight, a UK based charitable trust that is dedicated to promoting a sensitive approach to pregnancy, birth and babies through innovative applications of yoga and practical teachings from many cultures around the world.
‘Birthlight promotes a holistic approach to birth; integrating body, mind and emotions through the transformations of pregnancy, birth and parenting. Promoting parents’ and babies’ happy interactions is an important way of contributing to the optimal development of children and enhancing the bonding relationships that are formed at this time.'
Aquanatal Yoga
14 weeks gestation/ 6 weeks postnatal
45 minute classes (approx)
£12 per class
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These classes run at:
Willow Lodge, Penistone
Wednesdays @ 7:30pm
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(See venue page for full details)
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Check the Book Now page for current availability. If none is shown please add yourself to the waiting list.
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* This class is not recommended for ladies with placenta previa or bleeding; always consult your medical professional if in any doubt about your suitability to exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are in a class?
Up to 7 people
What is the temperature of the pool?
31-32 degrees
Do I have to be pregnant to attend?
No any ladies can attend but it is focused around pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
What are the benefits?
Physical Benefits:
- Allows intense Exercise with low impact stress - Increases the efficiency of the nervous system
- Improves blood flow to the pelvic area
- Detoxifies and moves fluids- Stimulates the receptors in the skin
- Promotes hormonal balance- Increases oxygen supply to match increase in bloody volume and cardiac output
- Strengthens the muscles and keeps the spine straight and supple
- Maintains the flexibility of the spine and joints
Emotional Benefits
- Facilitates bonding between mother and baby
- Promotes positive feelings and alleviates anxiety and depression
- The water offers a cooling, discrete and comfortable environment for exercise in late pregnancy
- Tension release, relaxing and calming: pleasure and fun!
Aquanatal yoga essentially relaxes us and allows us to open our hearts, allowing energy to flow and communication to develop between a mother and her baby from the earliest months of pregnancy!