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Pregnancy Yoga in South Canberra prepares you for a Positive birth experience!

Yoga for Birth and Beyond provide prenatal yoga classes in Canberra in Pearce and Tuggeranong and post natal yoga classes for mothers and their babies in Weston.

My name is Julia Willoughby and I hope that by attending these classes you will feel more confident and prepared for labour and birth which, as we all know, can be unpredictable! I have had the privilege of working with pregnant women for over 20 years and trained as a Childbirth Educator to have a better understanding and knowledge of how to support women at this special time of their lives.

In the prenatal yoga classes we start with some friendly discussion on aspects of birth followed by specific pregnancy yoga postures to prepare your body and mind.  We practise different ways of coping with labour so that they are second nature when you need them.  We always finish the classes with a lovely, deep relaxation which often helps you to have a great night’s sleep!  Lots of great birth information is provided by email and on FaceBook.

Have a great birth and mothering experience!

 

 

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 Yoga for Birth and Beyond Canberra offers the following classes and workshops:

Prenatal yoga classes -  suitable for all levels of yoga experience from beginners to experienced.Some benefits include helping to  ease pregnancy back pain, reduce stress as well as prepare for an Active Birth – the knowledge of how to create plenty of space in the pelvis during labour, be actively involved in making decisions and to have a confident and positive approach to birth.
Dancing for Birth classes are new to Australia and lots of fun!  Learn belly dance moves specifically geared for pregnant women in small, friendly classes where there is time to share great labour skills and connect with other women.
Preparing for Positive Birth workshops are a must for partners/birth support people where essential birth support skills are covered which have been researched and shown to shorten labour, reduce pain and need for medical pain management, reduce the likelihood of a caesarean birth and therefore also reduce stress and harmful effects on the baby.  Partners learn many ways of supporting both physically and emotionally and can feel more involved during labour and birth.  Massage, acupressure, use of birth balls, rebozos, Active Birth positions are just some of the tools included.

Post Natal /Mother and Baby Yoga and Support classes bring together new mums and babies in a safe, caring environment to share baby yoga, massage, yoga for mums and a circle time to explore the joys and challenges of mothering. These classes are also taught by Suzanna Thell who also teaches children’s yoga www.yogagarden.com

 

I look forward to meeting you (and your baby)!Julia Willoughby

 

 

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