As you embark on the journey of pregnancy and birth, you are entering a time of major life change and are open to the potential of great transformation on every level. In Ayurveda (the traditional Indian system of medicine) pregnancy is called “The great purification” as a woman’s awareness is so intense at this time, any underlying postural issues are exacerbated, providing a great healing opportunity which can empower you to make changes for life.
This package is designed to support and guide you through the various stages of pregnancy and all that you may experience during this time. The Pregnancy Yoga and Shiatsu is tailored to suit your individual pace and needs*.
Benefits of Yoga during pregnancy:
- Helps the body stay supple
- relieves stress & anxiety
- Promotes restful sleep
- Exercises can support the physical changes of pregnancy and be useful for birth preparation
- Breath and visualisation exercises help relax you, bond with your unborn child and can assist you with labour and birth
- Help to relieve common symptoms such as swollen joints, headaches, lower back/shoulder pain, varicose veins
Benefits of Shiatsu in Pregnancy:
- Promotes restful sleep
- Relaxation
- emotional support
- Boost energy levels
- Helps the body stay supple
- Help to connect better to yourself and baby
- Help to relieve common symptoms such as swollen joints, headaches, lower back/shoulder pain, varicose veins
Cost:
3 Pregnancy Yoga sessions & 3 Shiatsu sessions: £250
* Not suitable before 14 weeks
Postnatal Care Package
This is a crucial time when sufficient rest is required so healing can take place. It is recommended not to return to a normal Yoga class for up to 5months to ensure full recovery. Postnatal Yoga, however can be started from 1-2 months and you can include your baby in the session, increasing the mother/child bond.
Postnatal Yoga :
can help with common problems such as a weak abdomen/pelvic floor, back/shoulder pain, tiredness, postnatal depression and emotional instability.
Postnatal Shiatsu:
can help to promote postnatal recovery, revitalise and realign the body, promote sleep, support for postnatal depression, improve circulation and relieve back/shoulder pain.
Cost:
3 Postnatal Yoga sessions & 3 Shiatsu sessions: £250