Prenatal Yoga
Class Fee for 6-week Session - $60.00
New students are welcome to join during a session at a "drop-in" rate of $12.00, or a prorated amount for the remaining classes for that session, providing there is space.
"It was truly amazing, during her labor, to watch my wife use the relaxation and breathing techniques that she learned from your prenatal yoga class. All of the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff were very impressed with her breathing and with how well she focused all of her energy properly. Your knowledge and expertise helped to ease the burden of labor and bring our beautiful child into this world." Derek Donahue
Why Prenatal Yoga?
In Prenatal Yoga, you will learn yoga postures to ease back tension, sciatica, breathing techniques to use for labor and motherhood. Practicing Yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. Prenatal yoga also teaches you to relax and keep a positive outlook while clearing the mind of the stresses associated with pregnancy and motherhood.
Regular attendance assures that you will consistently practice these exercises for greater benefits.
When Can I Begin Attending Prenatal Yoga Classes?
Our classes are open to pregnant women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters. We recommend that women take it easy the first 12 weeks of their pregnancy and allow their body that time to become accustomed to the changes of pregnancy. Beginners are welcome, no previous yoga experience is required. If you practiced yoga before becoming pregnant this does not mean you have to stop you practice all together.
We hold small classes to assure that you receive special attention - Minimum size of class is 2, Maximum is 8
This class is held on Mondays from 5:00-6:15 pm
Spring Session 2010:
March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5 (Open enrollment at this time!)
There are currently spots available. If you'd like to participate in this 6-week session, please complete the information listed
here and submit it with your payment.
Sign me up please. $60.00 for 6-weeks
Mimi accepts checks, cash, and secure PayPal:
Drop in fees: Providing the class is running, and there is room, the drop in fee is $12.00.
Can I start in the middle of a session? Yes, by starting in the middle of a session, you would pre-pay for the remaining classes at a rate of $10.00 per class.
Basic Guidelines
Using yoga to prepare for the birth of your baby...
When to Start Practicing: Women should take it easy in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy to allow their bodies to adjust to the changes of pregnancy. Our prenatal yoga class is for healthy women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters and can be safely attended right up until you go into labor. Consult with your physician/midwife before starting any exercise program. Women who have a history of miscarriage or had trouble conceiving should wait until 16 weeks to give the pregnancy time to settle. Talk to Mimi, your Yoga Instructor (RYT®), about some simple and safe exercises that can be practiced in the 1st trimester.
Guidelines for Practice: The first thing to remember is that every pregnancy is different, even for the same woman, so it is best to listen to your body at all times and only do what feels right to you. If you are new to yoga, now is not the time for over-achieving, so take it easy, especially when trying a new pose.
What to Wear: Wear lightweight, non-restrictive clothing. Many women wear sweatpants, leggings and t-shirts/tank tops. Yoga is practiced with bare feet; please do not wear socks during class because this can pose a risk of slipping and falling. Some women like to put on socks and blankets before relaxation.
We Provide: a yoga mat, chairs, blocks, yoga straps, blankets and bolsters. (If you have your own yoga mat, you are welcome to bring it with you).
Please Bring: a pillow and a bottled water.
Before Class: Please eat a small snack of complex carbohydrates and/or protein 30 minutes to 1 hour before class to prevent blood sugar from falling. Please empty the bladder before class and feel free to visit the bathroom as often as needed during class.
Things You Will Not be Practicing in Prenatal Yoga Class:
We do not practice any twists or back bends. Also, we do not lay on our bellies or backs.
Listen to Your Body:
You must remember during any exercise, should you feel uncomfortable, discontinue the movement. You must listen to your body. If it's tired or fatigued, do not push it. Your body is doing enough work creating your baby, be gentle with yourself. Know that you can come out of a pose at anytime to rest.
Report any pregnancy concerns to your health care provider.
Stop Exercising Immediately and Contact Your Physician/Midwife if You Experience ANY of the Following: Vaginal bleeding, fever of 100 degrees or higher, vomited more than a few times in 1 hour, uterine contractions with 20 minute or shorter intervals, sudden dimmed or blurred vision, sudden dizziness or faintness, severe persistent headache, leaking of fluid from vagina, reduced fetal activity, heart rhythm abnormalities, shortness of breath not associated with exercise, any other unusual symptoms, and pain of any kind: back, pubic bone, chest, abdominal.
Missed Class Policy: Each session runs for 6 weeks. There is no "make-up" class; however if you delivery your baby during a session, you will receive a Class Coupon Pass for each class remaining to use after you have your baby (this can be used 4 weeks after your baby is born or six weeks if you had a cesarean birth - and you must have consent from your physician). These Class Coupon Passes do not expire.
Refunds: Refunds will only be given up to one week prior to the class if you choose not to participate. Refunds will be issued in full if the minimum of 2 people do not sign up.
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