... a place of spiritual practice & healing
Ante-Natal Yoga
(14 weeks to 40+ weeks)
with Ingrid Lewis
Bringing life into life through your own is the greatest miracle of all. Each mother deserves to be nurtured and cherished during her pregnancy and it is her birth-right to labour and birth in dignity the way her body tells her to. The classes provide a warm and supportive environment to guide you safely through every stage of pregnancy, preparing you for labour and birth. The classes aim to equip you with the knowledge necessary to address common pregnancy ailments and potential physical, mental or emotional obstacles that may hinder a straightforward birth to give you the confidence and strength to BIRTH YOUR WAY.
During the course you will have several workshop type yoga classes (birthing breathing; dealing with fear; comfort measures for labour; pelvic mapping; meet the midwive:q&a). You also receive handouts as we go through the course. You can join at any time during the course given that places are available.
For testimonials, click here.
The Benefits
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Helps you to feel fit and strong and well prepared
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It keeps the body toned and supple without straining and is useful to relieve pain in labour and childbirth
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Yogic breathing helps you to connect with the birthing muscles, giving you control & confidence especially if you are a first-time mother
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Your posture is improved to encourage optimal fetal positioning for birth and rapid recovery of muscle tone after birth
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Helps you to discover and know your birthing body
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Gives you the space and time to connect with your unborn child
What the Course Covers
Yoga for mid pregnancy (14 - 33 weeks)
Yoga for late pregnancy (33 - 40+ weeks)
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The anatomy and natural physiology of labour and birth
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Pelvic floor exercises
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Pelvic mapping (discover your unique pelvic shape to know which birthing positions are best for you)
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Yogic breathing & birthing breathing
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Strengthening birthing muscles
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All over strengthening
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Loosening hips and pelvis
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Comfort measures for labour
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Optimal fetal positioning
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Dealing with fear (fear and stress release techniques)
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Deep relaxation (breathing, meditation and creative visualisations)
For testimonials click here.
Time & Price
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Wednesdays 18.30–19.45
(later pregnancy ie 30+ weeks)
Wednesdays 20.00–21.15 (earlier pregnancy ie 14–30 weeks)
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£110 – 8 classes (valid 10 weeks)
Booking Information
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Please create a Shala account from our schedule & bookings page, then email us to book a place giving your due date. Please also tell us whether you are happy to move to the earlier Wednesday class from around 30 weeks.
MORE ON BOOKING
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To guarantee a place on the course throughout your pregnancy, we will provisionally block book you a place up to the week before you are due to give birth.
Please confirm you would like us to do this on booking.
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You can start any time from 14 weeks and you can continue right up until birth. If you already have an established yoga practice it is possible to start the classes earlier than 14 weeks.
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You should start off in the 8pm Wed (14 to 30 weeks) and then from 30 weeks ideally move in to the 6.30pm Wed class. This is flexible, however, so if this does not work for your schedule, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your preference.
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From 38 weeks on you have the option to pay for single classes as you go (£14.75) incase your baby is early.
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If you go over your due date and would like to come to a class but don't have a place booked, please email and we will do our best to squeeze you in.
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You are welcome to trial one class before commiting but due to the popularity of this class, an ongoing place may not be available for you right away. The cost of a single trial class is £14.75.
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Note: If you are in employment, you are legally entitled to get paid time off work to attend antenatal and relaxation classes.
Payment
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Classes are purchased in blocks of 8 credits (£110) which confirms your booking for 8 consecutive weeks. Payment is required by transfer on booking.
MORE ON PAYMENT
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On the week of your final paid class, please pay for your next block of classes (either in cash or cheque at the centre) or by transfer to Ingrid's account. If you make a transfer please give your name as reference and email us to confirm payment has been made.
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If your due date is imminent and you do not need as many as 8 classes, you can purchase a number of classes at £13.75 each.
Viewing Schedule & Managing Your Booking
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If you initially set up your own Shala account, please go to our schedule & bookings page and sign in. If you have never visited our online system, you will need to create a log in and password - go to "New User" (top right) on our schedules & bookings page and log in your name - you'll see that an account has already been created for you and you will be able to set up your password.
MORE ON MANAGING YOUR BOOKING
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If you click on "My Info" and then "My schedule" you can see the classes that are reserved for you and you can click cancel on any you would like to cancel. Your credit will automatically roll over to any unpaid classes falling within the 10 week credit period.
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if you would like to book any additional class, go to "classes" and simply sign in to an alternate class. Please note this will only work if (a) you have paid and have credit in the system and (b) the class is falling within that credit period
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note that while it is possible to cancel any classes on your schedule it is not possible to rebook classes that don't fall within the period of your existing credit. If you do have problems rebooking then please email us.
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Please note that 8 classes are valid for 10 weeks; which means you can cancel two classes within each payment period.
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Whenever you return to the page you can just log in directly with the password you have created.
Cancellations
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You may cancel up to two classes within each block. Credits can not be extended.
Please note that the classes are often fully booked and you may need to add your name to a waiting list for any classes you wish to substitute. You will see where you are on the waiting list - one or two spaces usually come free for each session.
MORE ON CANCELLATIONS
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We require a minimum 24- hour notice period for ALL cancellation, otherwise the class will automatically be charged to your account.
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All cancellations should be done using the online system (Please do not ring or email the centre to cancel or rebook classes) - see information above.
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Once an 8-week session has begun, classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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In the event of cancellation before the 8 week course has begun, we will deduct a £25 admin fee.
Holiday/Travel Dates
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We will extend the duration of your credit to allow for holidays/travel if we are notified prior to or at the time of paying for your set of 8 classes.
Wednesdays 18.30–19.45
(later pregnancy ie 30+ weeks)
Wednesdays 20.00–21.15 (earlier pregnancy ie 14–30 weeks)
£110 – 8 classes (valid 10 weeks)
Booking Information
-
Please create a Shala account from our schedule & bookings page, then email us to book a place giving your due date. Please also tell us whether you are happy to move to the earlier Wednesday class from around 30 weeks.
MORE ON BOOKING
-
To guarantee a place on the course throughout your pregnancy, we will provisionally block book you a place up to the week before you are due to give birth. Please confirm you would like us to do this on booking.
-
You can start any time from 14 weeks and you can continue right up until birth. If you already have an established yoga practice it is possible to start the classes earlier than 14 weeks.
-
You should start off in the 8pm Wed (14 to 30 weeks) and then from 30 weeks ideally move in to the 6.30pm Wed class. This is flexible, however, so if this does not work for your schedule, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your preference.
-
From 38 weeks on you have the option to pay for single classes as you go (£14.75) incase your baby is early.
-
If you go over your due date and would like to come to a class but don't have a place booked, please email and we will do our best to squeeze you in.
-
You are welcome to trial one class before commiting but due to the popularity of this class, an ongoing place may not be available for you right away. The cost of a single trial class is £14.75.
-
Note: If you are in employment, you are legally entitled to get paid time off work to attend antenatal and relaxation classes.
Payment
-
Classes are purchased in blocks of 8 credits (£110) which confirms your booking for 8 consecutive weeks. Payment is required by transfer on booking.
MORE ON PAYMENT
-
On the week of your final paid class, please pay for your next block of classes (either in cash or cheque at the centre) or by transfer to Ingrid's account. If you make a transfer please give your name as reference and email us to confirm payment has been made.
-
If your due date is imminent and you do not need as many as 8 classes, you can purchase a number of classes at £13.75 each.
Viewing Schedule & Managing Your Booking
-
If you initially set up your own Shala account, please go to our schedule & bookings page and sign in. If you have never visited our online system, you will need to create a log in and password - go to "New User" (top right) on our schedules & bookings page and log in your name - you'll see that an account has already been created for you and you will be able to set up your password.
MORE ON MANAGING YOUR BOOKING
-
If you click on "My Info" and then "My schedule" you can see the classes that are reserved for you and you can click cancel on any you would like to cancel. Your credit will automatically roll over to any unpaid classes falling within the 10 week credit period.
-
if you would like to book any additional class, go to "classes" and simply sign in to an alternate class. Please note this will only work if (a) you have paid and have credit in the system and (b) the class is falling within that credit period
-
note that while it is possible to cancel any classes on your schedule it is not possible to rebook classes that don't fall within the period of your existing credit. If you do have problems rebooking then please email us.
-
Please note that 8 classes are valid for 10 weeks; which means you can cancel two classes within each payment period.
-
Whenever you return to the page you can just log in directly with the password you have created.
Cancellations
-
You may cancel up to two classes within each block. Credits can not be extended. Please note that the classes are often fully booked and you may need to add your name to a waiting list for any classes you wish to substitute. You will see where you are on the waiting list - one or two spaces usually come free for each session.
MORE ON CANCELLATIONS
-
We require a minimum 24- hour notice period for ALL cancellation, otherwise the class will automatically be charged to your account.
-
All cancellations should be done using the online system (Please do not ring or email the centre to cancel or rebook classes) - see information above.
-
Once an 8-week session has begun, classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
-
In the event of cancellation before the 8 week course has begun, we will deduct a £25 admin fee.
Holiday/Travel Dates
-
We will extend the duration of your credit to allow for holidays/travel if we are notified prior to or at the time of paying for your set of 8 classes.
Queries for Ingrid
Ingrid is very happy to answer and offer advice on any individual queries and concerns you may have. She prefers to do this in person, rather than by email, so if you would like to discuss any issues with her, please arrive at the class 10 minutes early. Alternatively she offers one-to-one session at her home.