Pregnancy Yoga, Tuesdays 6-7.15 p.m.

Open to anyone from 12 weeks of pregnancy, this Tuesday evening class offers a welcoming space to support both you and your baby through this special stage of life.

Sessions run from 6.00 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. at The St. Barnabas Centre, Portishead, BS20 6LN. The venue is St Barnabas Hall, West Hill, Portishead.

Booking in advance is required. Please arrange your place by email or phone, and payment details will be sent to you directly.

Classes are £13. If you enjoy your first session, you can then sign up for the full term. Term dates and payment information will be emailed to you. When you book, you will also receive some pre-recorded yoga classes, so you can continue your practice at home if you wish.

About pregnancy yoga

Pregnancy yoga is designed to nurture and strengthen you and your baby throughout pregnancy. It can help create a more comfortable and relaxing experience, ease common discomforts, and prepare you for childbirth. It also supports the growing connection between parent and baby, helping to build a bond you can carry into parenthood.

After discovering pregnancy yoga in 2012 while expecting her first son, the teacher found it to be a real sanctuary during a time of major physical and emotional change. It quickly brought a sense of calm, renewed energy, and deeper connection with body, mind, and baby.

These friendly, informal classes are suitable for everyone from 12 weeks gestation, whether you are completely new to yoga or already have experience. As each participant arrives at a different stage of pregnancy and may be managing different symptoms, the teaching is adapted as much as possible to individual needs.

Benefits of prenatal yoga

• Build strength, flexibility, and endurance in the muscles used for childbirth, while improving overall stamina
• Reduce stress and anxiety and support confidence in the body’s ability to open during labour and birth
• Deepen the bond with your baby
• Encourage your baby toward an optimal position for birth
• Help prepare for a natural birth, while also supporting acceptance if interventions become necessary
• Connect with other expectant mums and become part of a supportive community of women sharing similar choices and lifestyle changes

The teacher is a qualified yoga instructor who has completed specialist pregnancy yoga teacher training with Birthlight, the internationally acclaimed pregnancy yoga teacher training.

Contact details

Jubilee Hall, Slade Road, Portishead, Bristol, UK