We offer Yoga classes to support Women throughout Pregnancy and Post Birth as well as a class for Mums and Babes and Yoga for Children aged 4 -8 years. Click on the options below to find out more: Yoga for Pregnancy
Postnatal Yoga for Mums
Little Oms: Yoga for Mums & Baby
Yoga for Children
Yoga for Pregnancy
Mondays: 7.00pm - 8.30pm Tuesdays: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Wednesdays: 10.00am - 11.30am
Price: £45 for 6 classes (to be used within 6 consecutive weeks)
Our Yoga for Pregnancy classes are suitable for those who have not practised Yoga before, as well as those already practising regularly, appropriate for all stages of pregnancy from 12-42 weeks. Every class is designed to safely nourish your pregnant body, boost your energy levels and calmly soothe your mind, with an underlying focus on preparation for labour and birth. The classes also provide a valuable quiet and dedicated space in which to connect with your unborn baby. We explore a wide range of Yoga practices, including Yoga postures and flow, breathwork, relaxation and simple guided meditation. All Yoga techniques used within each class are selected on their suitability for pregnancy. To gain maximum benefit we recommend attending class every week throughout your pregnancy, although it's possible to join our classes at any stage of your pregnancy. The practical effectiveness of Yoga for Pregnancy increases with familiarity of the techniques taught and regularity of practice. Everything you may need for your class is here for you at the Yoga Sanctuary including plenty of cushions, bolsters and blankets. You are however encouraged to bring your own favourite cushion and blanket for use during relaxation.
Please note the classes are ongoing, meaning there is no 'course start date' or 'end date', women tend to join the classes as soon as they wish (after their 12th week of pregnancy) and often choose to continue right up to birth.
DID YOU KNOW? Women in full time employment are entitled to paid time off work to attend pregnancy yoga classes, which are covered by the category ‘antenatal appointments, relaxation and parentcraft classes’. For further details of the legal obligation of employers to pregnant workers, please see http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/individual/03.htm. These classes are run by Sarah Wilks, mum of 3 daughters, a Yoga Sanctuary trained Yoga teacher with additional specialist training in Yoga for Pregnancy with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Sitaram organisation.
Please note there are a limited number of places available per class so booking is essential.
To book your place for Yoga for Pregnancy or if you have any questions you wish to discuss please contact us
Postnatal Yoga for Mums
Saturdays: 11.15am - 12.30pm Price: £45 for 6 classes
It’s extraordinary being a mother but it isn’t always easy! You are probably exhausted, your energy needs restoring. Your physical body has radically changed and stretched through the pregnancy and birthing process, your postnatal body needs strengthening and toning back into alignment. You are experiencing deep love but probably also a great deal of stress, you need to release this tension and feel supported in doing so. Welcome to the Sanctuary Postnatal Class!
This Saturday morning postnatal class for new Mums is devoted to nourishing and restorative Yoga for your Postnatal body, providing some valuable and rejuvenative ‘Me Time’. We focus on healing and restoring both your inner and your outer body. On a physical level the practices are designed to promote ease and comfort, toning the key areas of the abdominal region, lower back and pelvic floor area back to strong health and alignment. The practices will re-energise and lift the spirits, we always conclude with a period of recuperative rest. The Yoga also works on a deeper level, through the release of tension you can reconnect with your inner self so you leave the class feeling like you have more to give - more energy, more patience, more love.
Here’s what some of our Mum’s have said about the classes:- “Coming to the Postnatal Yoga classes is really such a special and grounding experience almost beyond words and provides me each week with such a precious bit of space (almost the only bit of space at the moment) to find my way back to myself - it is indeed a way in which it is possible to mother myself a bit!” “My first Postnatal Yoga class after giving birth will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments of my life! The effort involved in getting up and dressed in time, feeding a 2 month old and reassuring an apprehensive husband that everything WILL be alright was almost too much to bear! However, once at the Yoga Sanctuary all those worries disappeared as we were encouraged to let our bodies give in to what they were craving - relaxation and tender loving care! The classes are a little haven of calm after the chaos of being a new parent. The chance to concentrate on your own body in an understanding and healing environment was just what the doctor ordered, and the chance to meet other mums and share experiences was, and still is, very supportive. I come away feeling ten times lighter and ready to face the world, and my family, with renewed energy!” “The Postnatal Yoga class has been the tonic my body needed to recover from pregnancy and birth. As well as helping the physical recovery, the classes have also given me much needed time to reflect and readjust my outlook on life as a mother. I would highly recommend the class.” "The Postnatal Yoga classes have been so wonderful in helping me to stretch out, relax and do some lovely yoga flows, whilst giving me the chance to fully appreciate what my body has achieved by giving birth and also being a woman. It truly is a beautiful class and something I always look forward to." “Postnatal Yoga is some valuable "me" time away from the hecticness of being a new mum and I am left feeling relaxed and revitalised and, bit by bit, put back together!” We recommend you have your '6 Week Postnatal Check' before commencing the Postnatal Yoga classes but you can join anytime within the year after the birth. Previous Yoga experience isn’t necessary.
To book your place for the Postnatal class or if you have any questions please contact us.
Little Oms: Yoga for Mum & Baby
Tuesdays @ 1.15pm
Price: £40 for a block of 6 classes
Some valuable dedicated time for you and your baby to connect through the spirit of Yoga, here at the Yoga Sanctuary. Naturally these classes have an informal and fun feel to them, adapting to the needs of the babies as the situation calls. And of course you’ll feel comfortable to feed your baby as and when the need arises.
These beautiful classes are run by Sarah Webb, a trained Postnatal and Children’s Yoga Teacher, mummy of 1 year old Meg. Go to the Little Oms website to find out more about the benefits available through Yoga for Mums & Babies: www.littleoms.co.uk Please note these classes are most suitable for babies aged from about 4 weeks to an age when they become self mobile (ie. confidently crawling around by themselves), but feel free to contact Sarah Webb directly if you’d like to discuss suitability for your own baby. Please note there are a limited number of places available per class so booking is essential. To book your place please email Sarah Webb directly at littleoms@gmail.com
Yoga for Children
Fridays @ 4.15pm - 5.00pm (term-time only)
Price: £3.50 per session (£2.50 concessions)
For children aged 4 to 8ish.
For more info and to book your place contact:
Nuala on 023 80512407 / nualaokeefe@gmail.com
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