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    Mindful Movement for Pregnancy

     

    Unique movement-based courses to help you move through pregnancy and towards birth with more ease and confidence.

    Stay fit, learn about your birthing body and feel confident about meeting your baby.

    - in Frome, Somerset -

    pregnancy classes

     

    Simple biomechanics informed yoga-based poses, embodied movement, mindfulness and tips for life.

     

     

    This class is rooted in developing awareness and offering you choice so that you stay in charge in classes (and hopefully beyond). Down-to-earth, trauma-aware sessions that you don't need to be fit or spiritual to join.

     

    • feel more calm in your pregnancy
    • simple movement and breath connection
    • meet other expectant parents
    • develop and deepen your body awareness
    • find inner strength for birth and beyond
    • ease pregnancy aches
    • be in community and share your experience with others

     

  • What's included:

    • weekly classes in-person in Frome, Somerset

    • discounted rates for pregnancy massage
    • meditation for pregnancy session (online) 30 mins

    • discounted rates 1-2-1 antenatal workshops with Emilie
     

    TIMING:

    Thursday evenings, 7.30-9pm

    RISE, Frome

     

    MEDITATION:

    online - Sunday 8pm on 16th June and 21st July

  • what people say about Emilie's classes:

    Suzie

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    "Emilie is down to earth and friendly; she creates an inclusive and warm environment for the classes.

    I recommend these classes for the all-essential 'me' time during pregnancy as they've really helped me to breathe, stretch and properly listen to my body."

    Alice

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    "Emilie helped me feel more in control, less apprehensive and to know what to expect, so I could navigate a calmer way through - knowing how to listen and respond to my body.

    The whole experience was really lovely."

  • The good stuff

    How can this approach to movement in pregnancy help you?

    MIND & BODY

    We explore the head to toe of the physical side of pregnancy, and also look at the emotional and social changes that happen during pregnancy.

    BALANCE & POSTURE

    Yoga can help you adjust to the changes within the body, literally finding your centre and feeling your way through the changes in your body.

    STAY STRONG

    Keep moving and gently strengthen legs, arms, wrists and core muscles every week to help you stay strong and prepare for birth.

    SLEEP WELL

    Relaxing and feeling more comfortable in your body can help with insomnia. As well as relaxing during sessions, exercising the body can help you sleep better at night.

    SOOTHE ACHES

    Emilie teaches specific movement for back pain, achy shoulders and to help balance your pelvis during pregnancy.

     

    Buidling body awareness can help you birth more easily.

    BREATHE EASILY

    Breathing well and relaxing can benefit the immune system; helping you combat colds and illness.

     

    Breath can be a calming anchor in life and labour.

    STRESS LESS

    Yoga improves circulation, helping the blood flow freely through the body and providing more oxygen to both mum and child. This may in turn help lower blood pressure and help you stay healthy.

    FEEL GOOD

    Classes promote the flow of oxytocin. It’s the ‘love hormone’ that helps you birth and breastfeed your baby. Getting into this zone regularly can be hugely beneficial to prepare for birth.

    TIME FOR YOU

    Having space and time to adapt to pregnancy and new motherhood can be vital for peace of mind. In classes there’s time to chat, share experience and meet other mums.

    BIRTH BENEFITS

    Simple everyday movements can help you work with your body and your baby to prepare for birth. Improve your chances of 'optimal positioning' using biomechanics for birth.

  • testimonials

    what people say about Emilie's classes:

    Elena

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    “Thanks for your time and lovely attention.

    I really enjoyed the whole class, especially because it had a bit of everything, it wasn’t only yoga and exercise.
    After the class, I felt very relaxed all evening.”

    Claire

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    “The classes were comprehensive, covering all of the body from head-to-toe. There was good focus on breathing, relaxation and preparing for birth in various positions.


    I enjoyed the relaxation at the end and almost fell asleep! I felt very nurtured by Emilie and would be happy to recommend her to other expectant mums.”

  • HOW TO JOIN

     

    The next block of 7 classes starts in June.

    Each class is themed, over the 7 weeks we'll :

    • Movements to ease common aches in pregnancy
    • Biomechanics Basics - stay aligned and help baby get into a good position for birth
    • Understanding hormones
    • Tools for relaxation in pregnancy and labour
    • group time to get to know one another better and share

     

    Classes run weekly in person in Frome

     

     

     

  • About Emilie


    Classes are guided by Emilie, a Doula, Embodied Toolkit teacher, biomechanics and pelvic wellbeing geek and childbirth educator. Her approach is science-based, down- to-earth and trauma-informed. She’s 'mum' to 2 kids and has been working with birthing families for more than 15 years.

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    Training and Qualifications

    Emilie has been working with pregnant and new families for over 14 years.
    She’s a fully qualified 200 hour Yoga Teacher, Doula,
    NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Embodied Yoga Principles teacher and a registered Antenatal Teacher.


    Other training:
    • Trauma Sensitive Yoga • Movement Ecology During Pregnancy
    • Advanced Biomechanics for Birth • Dancing for Birth teacher
    • Certificate of Embodied Coaching • MotherMassage trained
    • Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Trainings with Nadia Narain at Triyoga, London.
    In 2021 she qualified as a Franklin Method Pelvic Fascia Trainer.

     

  • FAQs

    answers to some common questions about these classes

  • SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

    The price for this course is slightly less than it was last year.

     

    Standard rate: £84 for 7 classes

    (if you’re comfortable enough to take holidays without worry)

     

    Lower Income: £59 for 7 classes

    (if you have to think about spending on extras like eating out)

    USE CODE: LOWERINC

     

    If finances are stopping you from joining, please do get in touch directly to talk about options

     

    THURSDAYS 7.30-9pm in FROME, BA11 3BY

    advance booking essential

     

    ‘When we contemplate the miracle of embodied life, we begin to partner with our bodies in a kinder way.”

     

    ― Sharon Salzberg

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