online pregnancy yoga
- live and interactive classes
Yoga for Pregnancy - riding the changes and challenges of pregnancy to help you prepare for parenting and tune in to your body and baby.
Outdoor classes in Frome starting in May...
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Workshops
NEW ONLINE COURSE COMING SOON...
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Are you interested in joining an embodied pregnancy course?
starting Summer 2020
A woo-free body mind pregnancy course to help you walk through pregnancy in comfort, approach birth with confidence and enter into parenting feeling more ready.
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TESTIMONIALS
why people come to these classes
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.”
join us
£27 a month for live interactive classes, plus recordings and discounts on workshops.
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.
FAQs
All you need to know
Who is this for?
Pregnant folks like you.
These classes are suitable for all - you don't need yoga experience, fancy kit or coordination. As long as your healthcare provider has said it's OK, you can join.
It's important that you stay within your own limits and the suggestions of your GP or midwife.
Please make sure you let me know on your booking form if you have any health requirements - you can also request a call back if you'd rather chat.
What do I need?
what set up do you need to join?
Tech stuff:
What do I need?
kit list
What's happening when?
dates and timings
'emilie is a great teacher. full of faith, humour and patience.'
- angela
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 12 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) brought her to train in Embodied Yoga Principles, delve into movement ecology in pregnancy and learn about taking a more trauma sensitive approach to teaching movement.
pregnancy classes
- how to join...
Monthly access
£27 a month for live classes, recorded sessions plus discounted places on workshops.
Personal attention
Booking
A message from EMilie
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.
What's included in membership?
Times are strange and while we're adapting, managing and navigating our way through let's make the best of it. I've made some changes to the way this runs and would love your feedback.
• weekly live video classes
with time to connect to other expectant parents
Classes are run through zoom.
Sessions balance mindful movement, strengthening and relaxation exercises to help you adapt to pregnancy and prepare for birth.
• regular community calls
stay connected.
Community is so important, especially right now.
Grab a bit of space in your week, a cuppa (and maybe your headphones) so we can check-in.
There might be a bit of movement and meditation, plus the chance to chat,
practical info
TUESDAY 8.15 - 9.30pm
online classes via Zoom
You'll need a decent internet connection and a bit of space (enough room to lie down in)
Optional extras: a yoga mat / a blanket / pillows / drink of water / cup of tea / books instead of blocks.
WHO, WHERE, WEAR...
practicalities
The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy - but you may want to have a read of this blog to help you decide when's best to start.
No experience is necessary
A mats / blankets / towel is helpful & enough space to move and lie or sit down (that could be in your kitchen, bedroom or wherever works best for you)
STAY HYDRATED (always, but bring some water to class too)
WEAR something you're comfortable both moving and lying down in. For some folks this is a dress, others it's yoga pants or PJs- that's fine!
As seen on BBC Somerset online
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.
© 2021 - Emilie J Rowell / the body doula