Mind & Body Pregnancy Classes in Frome
FIND EASE IN YOUR PREGNANCY
mind and body tools to help you navigate the changes of pregnancy
- prepare for parenting and tune in to your body and baby -
Yoga and mindfulness for birth and parenting preparation.
Wednesdays • 7.00pm - 8.15pm in Frome
Mindfulness and movement that’s safe and accessible to all from early pregnancy to when it's time to meet your baby.
This 6 week course in Frome includes yoga and biomechanics based movement for a healthy pregnancy, active birth basics and simple, deep relaxation techniques.
Developed and taught by Emilie, a doula, yoga and antenatal teacher with over 15 years of experience with pregnant and postnatal families.
The good stuff
How can this pregnancy course help you?
Stay strong
Keep moving and gently strengthen legs, arms, wrists and core muscles every week to help you stay strong and prepare for birth.
Boost Immunity
Breathing well and relaxing can benefit the immune system; helping you combat colds and illness.
Soothe aches
Using modern functional approaches to yoga we'll ease out aches in your back, pelvis and shoulders.
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.
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.
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.
Better flow
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 every week 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.
Practicalities
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS • 7.00pm - 8.15pm
starts October 2023
BYO Yoga mat and a blanket
There will be time to move, talk, learn and share every week.
The course covers postural alignment in pregnancy, mindfulness, biomechanics and explores life habits and simple changes to ease your everyday experience in pregnancy. We’ll focus on an idea or area of the body each week.
Get simple tips on everyday movement for ease in pregnancy
Sessions are themed:
DEVELOPING AWARENESS • HEADSPACE & SHOULDERS • BREATHING & RELAXATION • BACK & PELVIS • RELEASING TENSION • MOVEMENT FOR EVERYDAY
Classes run in sequence, if possible they will be recorded so you can access them again for the week after class (and so you won't miss any sessions if you can't join us in person)
What other mothers say:
Suzie
"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. "
Claire
“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.”
Alice
"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."
Elena
“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.”
You have 3 months to use the 10 class pack and 6 weeks for the 5 class pack.
Single sessions are available as a trial class or for those very close to meeting baby.
Unused class credits can be transferred to credit for a massage or 1-2-1, if your baby arrives before you use them all.
FAQs
All you need to know
Who is this for?
Pregnant folks like you.
These classes are mind and body focussed, practical and adaptable. You can take it at your own pace. You can join at any stage of pregnancy for safe exercise from conception to birth. It's fine to join with pelvic pain and suitable for 1st or subsequent pregnancies.
It's important that you stay within your own limits and the suggestions of your GP and/or midwife.
What do I need?
kit list
Things to make you comfortable:
• a yoga mat (if you like)
• a pillow or two!
• blanket
• a bottle of water
What's happening when?
dates and timings
Class time:
Wednesday evenings, 7.00 - 8.15
5 CLASS PACK
10 CLASS PACK
(concessions are available)
Community :
WhatsApp and regular meetups
about Emilie
Emilie has a warm and welcoming teaching style, fantastic depth of knowledge, a great sense of humour and a unique skillset that you simply won’t find with any other teacher. With over 15 years experience of yoga and dance teaching, she's a qualified doula and antenatal teacher. Her passion for learning about how we move (and are moved emotionally) led her to train in Embodied Coaching, delve into movement ecology in pregnancy and learn about taking more trauma-sensitive approaches to guiding movement.skill setin
Join us for weekly sessions
Meet other expectant parents, find ease and confidence in your body and prepare to meet your baby.
Finances difficult? If you're in need of a concessionary rate, please use the code 'concession' for a discount.
Join the classes
Choose a block of 5 or 10 classes as a class pack. You have 3 months to use the 10 class pack and 6 weeks for the 5 class pack. Single sessions are available as a trial class or for those very close to meeting baby. Alternatively, class credits can be transferred to postnatal packs or as a credit towards a massage or 1-2-1, if your baby arrives before you use them all.
Finances difficult? If you're in need of a concessionary rate, please use the code 'concession' for a discount.
www.thebodydoula.com
a movement for better pregnancy, birth and beyond.
A fresh, modern approach to pregnancy
This unique online course brings together elements from mind and body practices that can most benefit you in pregnancy.
Expect yoga, relaxation, embodiment, massage, body awareness, biomechanics, movement exercises, mindfulness and practical life tips to prepare you for the realities of pregnancy and help you birth with confidence.
Weekly classes focus on releasing and mobilizing different parts of the body and run on a rolling format so you can start any time you're ready. Many people benefit from refreshing the content and stay for more than one round.
Be part of a online, supportive group for regular connection and get practical tips for easing your pregnancy.
WEEKLY TOPICS
Each topic will explore one aspect of pregnant life. There will be time to chat and share experiences, support to help you to make changes in your everyday life and develop good habits that will make you feel better during your pregnancy.
Growing
Nurturing Strength
Support
Approaching Birth
Nurturing Intuition
Embracing the curves
Leaving Behind
Deep Rest
Finances difficult?
If you’re on benefits or things are tricky for other reasons, don’t let money be what steers your options. I’m able to offer some discounted spaces, am open to payment plans and happy to chat if there’s something else you have in mind that could work.
ONLINE PREGNANCY CLASSES
Join us from the comfort of your own home.
How does it work?
Just sign up for the class or course and you'll receive the link to join us on zoom. We can all see and hear one another so there's still the chance to check in and stay connected like we would in-person.
What do I need?
A phone, computer or tablet with good internet connection, a mic and camera. Plus a bit of space, pillows a towel and blanket.
Try a class for free.
You can try a session for free (use the pop-up to get your discount code and book in).
Classes are then 25% less than in-person, 5 classes are £45 or 10 are just £82.50. As well a joining the live classes you'll get access to a growing online video collection and discounts on other courses.
If money's tight but you want to join, just let me know. These are strange times and I'm happy to help however I can ♡
Nurturing Strength
Tools for emotional and physical strength in pregnancy - from alignment ideas to warrior fierceness
Growing
Embrace your changing body - get to grips with practicalities of a changing center of gravity.
Support
What's your relationship to support like? How much do you give / have / need.
Approaching Birth
Baby will grow and one day soon will be born. How does the prospect of birth & parenting make you feel?
Nurturing Intuition
It's not a mystical thing! We'll play with some of the body science of intuition to help you trust yourself.
Embracing curves
All. The. Goddess. Femininity. (and riding the ups and downs of life on pregnancy hormones)
Leaving Behind
As you step into a new chapter of parenting, what do you leave behind w, what do you let go of & what are you looking toward ?
Surrender
Slow movement & meditation practices to bring all this stuff together as you get closer to meeting baby earthside.
© 2021 - Emilie J Rowell / the body doula