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What happens during Active Birth and Yoga Class.The classes are useful at any stage of pregnancy. It is advisable to attend at least six classes to get optimal benefit from the course. Many women attend as early as fourteen weeks, and then all through the pregnancy to as late as fourty two weeks. This enables women to maintain a relaxed and peaceful pregnancy, and to form valuable friendships with other women. It is, however, never to late to start! Attending for the last couple of month of pregnancy is still very valuable. The classes are small. There are introductions of any new participants, and in the first half hour of class, we drink tea and share any thoughts, questions or areas of concern. This is a good time to bring up issues and topics relating to pregnancy and birth. Classes are small and supportive, and create a safe and comfortable environment to share views. Sometimes there is a visit from mother/parents with a new baby. These visits are very valuable to the class, as it is important to hear all kinds of birth experiences, to gain a balanced and realistic view of the birth process. There are regular sessions on the Birth ball, where the Yoga is practiced using a Ball specifically made for pregnancy and birth. If you have a Birth ball, you should bring it to the dedicated class, as only a few balls will be provided during the class. The yoga is made up of a mix of:Asanas Physical movements Pranayama Breathing practices Meditation Stilling mind, calming inner self Relaxation Complete body and mind relaxation Specific yoga postures for pregnancy are taught in a slow and controlled manner, using the breath as the focal point. This yoga is based on the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli. Physiological changes in the pregnant body require careful and specific guidance throughout the pregnancy, and many classic yoga poses are modified to accommodate this. What happens during Post Natal ClassThese classes are designed to recover, rebalance and retone the body after birth. Specific Yoga poses are taught with emphasis on abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, as well as classic yoga positions. There is also time for discussion and advice on many post natal issues, and a chance for you to meet up with other new mothers and babies. Bring your baby along to these classes to get support and advice as well as gentle post natal exercise. What to bring for classPlease bring a yoga mat and three or more cushions/ yoga blocks, to help support you positions during yoga. It is advisable to wear lose clothes and to bring something warm to wear for relaxation, like a jumper or a throw, especially on cool days. It is important to eat only a light meal prior to class. You are welcome to bring your Birth Ball to class.
Indivdual/Couples sessionand Additional Consultations
These sessions are personalised to your individual requirements and needs, and often reflect on a previous birth experience or particular area of concern to you, your partner or the baby. particular medical or obstetric concern, Active Birth tuition, some yoga postures and relaxation through the breath. Session carried out in your home requires a comfortable space with cushions, beanbag or similar props.
Active Birth Workshops Two hour workshops for women and their partners: These workshops, including refreshments, are desigend to give you a detailed insight into the birth process. We will be discussing the physiology and psychology of birth, options for painrelief, special situations, place for birth and early days after birth. A handbook "Preparing for Active Birth Handbook", by Janet Balaskas, containing information on choices for birth, willl be on sale during the workshops. The handbook is ideal reading material for the preparation for your birth, and compliments the workshops. The cost for the handbook is £10.00. These workshops will be ideal for birthing partners, as the evenings will include exploring positions for labour and birth, massage and relaxation techniques. There will be extra emphasis on teaching birthing partners how to provide practical help and emotional support. The evenings will enable you to engage with other couples and gain confidence and support for birth and beyond. The workshops are open for pregnant women past the 24th week of pregnancy and their birthing partner. The workshops can be seen as a valuable addition for women who already attend the Active Birth and Yoga Classes, who will be given preference at time of booking. The sessions are, however, open to all. The cost of per workshop is £20.00 per person or £30.00 per couple.
1."Stages of Labour" We will be discussing the physiology and psychology of birth, and the stages of birth. The workshop is ideal for birthing partners, as the evening will include exploring positions for birth, massage and relaxation techniques. There will be extra emphasis on teaching partners how to provide practical help and emotional support. 2. "Pain-relief and special situations" Information and options for pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical pain relief. The emphasis will be on normality of birth, though discussions on special situations plus assisted birth will be included. 3. "Place for Birth" Where is the best place for you to give birth? This question is explored and the different options discussed. The evening will also inlude information on water birth. 4. "Early days with baby" This session will cover many aspects on how to care for your new baby, what to expect in the first few days and weeks, the changes that you as a new family will encounter. The session will also cover some practical issues, such as nappy changing and bath time.
If you would like a similar session, on a 1-2 basis, you can arrange this through "Additional Consultations"
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One-one sessions are available either with you or with your birth partner. 
