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Pregnancy Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga Classes 

The Om Moms proudly offers pregnancy  yoga classes both in person (for those pregnant yogis in Dubai) and online with our yoga and wellness pack to be practiced anywhere, anytime. Om Moms prenatal yoga is for ALL trimesters as all postures are safe for you and your growing bump. Join in trimester one if you are already physically active and for all moms it is safe up until birth. All bump sizes and yogi abilities welcome! 

Pregnancy is a busy time I mean your just rocking around doing your usual stuff like work, seeing friends, doing family stuff and your growing a tiny human being. Well done Mom! So don’t beat yourself up if your tired no wonder but one thing I will say is don’t use that tiredness as an excuse to do nothing. Yes nap but make the most of awake time, be proactive and be active. Did you know that yoga can actually relive tiredness as it increase the hormone cortisol. Low levels of cortisol can zap your energy leaving you feeling more Netflix and ice cream rather than going for a jog but enjoying a regular yoga or Pilates practice will help you maintain healthy cortisol levels.

Yoga is not just about pulling shapes on a mat (and less shapes the more pregnant your become!) but it is about the breath and the mind too. Two very important things when it comes to happy healthy birthing. Focused breathing with long slow exhalations calms the nervous system which helps the body trigger comforting hormones including oxytocin which is essential in childbirth to progress. So voila you have answered your own question in how can I birth easily and less painfully. Breathe. But focused controlled breathing takes practice so start early and practice daily in pregnancy. This is non negotiable.
And the mind well when the mind is relaxed and this can be done by listening to calming positive audios it sends signals to the body and the body relaxes too releasing tension (and trust me a tense body is not one that happily gives birth) Where the mind leads the body follows.

My pregnancy yoga is offered privately both 1:1 or if you and your pregnant friends want to yoga together then a small group. These can be offered in my venue or I can come to you.

I also offer twice monthly Pregnancy Yoga & Brunch Events midweek and weekends too. These are an opportunity to learn Hypnobirthing breathing skills, relaxation with pregnancy meditations, practice prenatal yoga and to brunch with your new mom friends.  Guest speakers join us at these events so you really get to learn and immerse yourself in all things pregnancy.

 

Pregnancy Yoga Online

Want to enjoy a fit and healthy pregnancy but don’t have time to attend an in person class? Let me cut out the travel time for you and experience our YOGA AND WELLNESS PACK which once purchased is yours to keep and can be accessed anywhere, anytime. This pack includes breathing for pregnancy and, stretching and yoga sequences to strengthen the body which are all safe and comfortable with a growing bump and relaxations to de stress the anxious mind. Join me on the mat for a full mind and body experience to enhance your pregnancy journey.

Click the link to see exactly what is in your Pregnancy Yoga and Wellness pack VIEW WHATS INCLUDED IN THE PACK

 

All Om Moms prenatal yoga is gentle and safe for all women, whether you are brand new to yoga or have years of practice when you need to slow down in pregnancy. I shine a light on the myths of pregnancy and birth, fill you with confidence and options and empower you to become that Goddess with a bump. Come and be bathed in love and honoured like a birthing Goddess, you deserve it Mom! Come join me Ellie your personal pregnancy and birth cheerleader on the in person or virtual mat.

 

 

Pregnancy Yoga FAQs

 

What is Prenatal yoga?

Pregnancy yoga is a yoga style that looks at the female changing body and how to safely move it in this time. It is a style of yoga that works on building strength and stamina whilst helping the mom to be get flexible and understand how to move the body comfortably. It also looks at the mind and how to release everyday stress and labour fear. It is also an educational class looking at birth preparation from breathing to movement and positioning for birth.

 

Can pregnant women do yoga?

Yes! Of course and what a great time to start if your new as the class is slower paced so easier to follow and for experienced yogis it shows them how to slow down to nurture their growing body. Classes are designed for all pregnant women preferably staring in their second trimester if new to yoga and moms to be can even yoga themselves into labour!

 

Which yoga is best during pregnancy?

A prenatal class only as the postures and sequencing of moves are designed for a prenatal women. Prenatal yoga is safe and avoids twisting of the abdomen putting weight on the front of the body, and is safe on back bends. In a regular class this may not be offered and many moves a prenatal lady will not be able to do.

 

When should prenatal yoga start?

If you have exorcised and practiced yoga prior to becoming pregnant and are comfortable to do so (in between nausea, morning sickness and so on) you can lightly stretch and move in the first trimester. Everyone can practice in their second and third trimester and even up until birth as it is good to keep the body moving. For third trimester moms adaptions will be made to accommodate your bump and energy levels.

 

What are the benefits of Prenatal yoga?

The list is endless but to name a few increased flexibility and fitness and building on strength and stamina and that’s also strengthening the muscles needed for birth. Also through use of meditation and guided relaxations the mind rests and starts to release fears which in turn helps better sleep. And finally the body feels good through movement and understanding of how the body works and what it’s going through at this time.

 

What is different about Pregnancy yoga?

The postures are designed for the pregnant body so movement is more deliberate and slower but more effective. The class talks more about birth to give you an understanding of the process and how you can help enhance your own birth journey. It a full birth preparation class with a deeper emphasis on breathing, movement and relaxation.

 

What yoga poses should I avoid when pregnant?

Any closed twists, stay off your stomach and your back and no deep back bends. In class you will be safely guided in and in and out of postures.

 

Where Can I Get the Prenatal yoga classes near me?

The Om Moms offers classes privately and in small groups around Dubai. There are also yoga day retreats in the cooler months where we take our yoga away from it all and outdoors. And if you prefer to yoga at home there are online packs to purchase and yoga anywhere anytime. The website is updated to suit the current schedule but enquire if you would like a private class with a time to suit.

Pregnancy Yoga Private 1:1
Cost
200 aed weekdays/ 250 aed evenings or weekends
Venue
Jumeriah Golf Estates
Private 1:1 or small groups in your venue contact Ellie to discuss prices
Pregnancy Yoga and Brunch Events
Sundays at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Sunday March 10th 8.30 am
Sunday April 14th 8.30 am
Sunday May 12th 8.30 am
Tuesdays at Circle Café Jumeirah Islands
Tuesday March 19th 10.30 am
Tuesday April 16th 10.30 am
Online yoga

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Bonding with baby and preparing for Motherhood. How do I bond with my baby, am I really bonding with my baby?

Ideas on what to do in pregnancy to connect and to prepare yourself to be that Om Mom. Yoga poses which work with your baby helping them into a comfortable (and optimal birthing) position. Postures and breathing to calm the mind to make you Om, mom. A beautiful, guided relaxation to help you go inside and bond with your baby. This class will help you feel the connection together and add that sprinkle of pregnancy joy.

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Emotional balance versus physical balance. Why are my emotions so up and down and why do I feel like I’m all over the place (physically and mentally!)

Help your posture and balance in this class whilst connecting with the mind and the body. Here we also practice breathing for birth itself preparing you mentally which in turn relaxes the body. Relax and enjoy a guided meditation and leave feeling (mentally, and hopefully more physically!) balanced and ready to take pregnancy hormones on!

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Building confidence. How do I feel right now? How am I feeling in preparation for birth and motherhood? Let us breathe to calm and to soothe as we prepare for childbirth and life as a mother.

Time to get our mommy salutation flow on this week, get moving on the mat and feel empowered ready to take on pregnancy and birth. Meditate with confidence building. Enjoy the feeling of empowerment as you find your inner pregnancy Goddess.

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Celebrate the life within. Discover your senses through sound, touch, and breath. Find happiness in all that is happening to your body and life at this time.

Find faith in your body and be amazed at what it can do. Working with the postures to align, stretch and find comfort for both you and your baby. Take time out to relax in a mediation. Enjoy some time to really appreciate how amazing the pregnancy body is and how you are creating this tiny human being inside of you!

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Your Beautiful birth. What do you visualise (as visualisation is a very effective tool) your birth will look like? Can we change the way we look at birth and rather than the stereotypical birthing scenario make our birth look the way we want it to?

Let us practice breathing for birth. Let us open the body, get it moving and prepare it for that oh so beautiful day. Think strength and stamina building though the use of the yoga postures. Enjoy a Hypnobirthing style relaxation where your mind and body will be taken on a journey into a comfortable birth far away. You will leave feeling like you know you can do it. Bring on birth!

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Comfort during birth. How will I get through the birthing experience? From early labour to breathing your baby down.

Working with the breath for birth and postures to help enhance a natural quicker labour This class will help you understand postures that will prepare the body, open the body and the pelvis during early and active labour and comfortable positions to breath a baby down (whilst working with that all important thing gravity!) Enjoy a mediation to prepare your mind. Leave feeling confident and empowered.

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Trust your body. Why? Because it knows what it is doing!

Become in tune with your body using the breath and movement and then combine them together to work as one. This is where the magic happens! This class focuses on the feminine pregnant body and how it works effectively and safely with your baby for birth. All this and a mediation to release fears and concerns. Leave with a relaxed mind and body.

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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The Big day itself. What can we prepare in advance to be ready physically and mentally?

Postures to get the body ready, to strengthen and tone the muscles, and prepare YOU for birth. Breathing for all stages of childbirth from early labour to baby’s entry earth side. Enjoy a mediation of happiness. This class will have you feeling empowered and ready.

Classes using the registered Yogabellies techniques from the UK that have been proven successful to many moms. Yogabellies classes are enjoyed as part of a pregnancy and birth preparation journey.

That bit of Om in your inbox with your weekly Om Moms e pack on all things bump, birth and beyond.

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Single Class Option

Learn about breathwork, yoga poses for pregnancy and how to build strength, stamina, and flexibility and end in a guided relaxation. Single classes may be repeated as many times as you wish.
BOOK HERE – please make sure to go to your preferred start date to see available slots.

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4 Week Journey

Group In Person classes – Book a 4 class journey suitable for Mom or Mom and Birth partner. Each week we will look into areas of Bump and Birth. These four weeks are all about enjoying pregnancy, getting fit and flexible, building strength and stamina and getting ready for Birth. With this you will also receive a 4 week FREE online e-pack worth 400 AED which includes more breathing, yoga, relaxation and pregnancy things to do to keep you going on your journey throughout the week.

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8 Week Journey

Group classes book a 8 class journey which is 8 classes to be used over 8 weeks (there are 2 extra weeks added on here just in case so over 10 weeks) with this you will also receive a 8 week free online e-pack worth 800 AED which includes more breathing, yoga, relaxation and pregnancy things to do to keep you going on your journey throughout the week.

BOOK HERE – please make sure to go to your preferred start date to see available slots.

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Monthly Membership

For those wanting more pregnancy yoga throughout the month sign up for our exclusive monthly membership where you will receive 8 classes for the month for just 550 aed. More yoga for less! Typically 2-3 classes a week to choose from along with this you get the a 4 week free online e-pack worth 500 AED which includes more breathing, yoga, relaxation and pregnancy things to do to keep you going on your journey throughout the month.

BOOK HERE – please make sure to go to your preferred start date to see available slots.