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Pregnancy Yoga Classes &
Pregnancy Pilates Classes Dublin 2
NEW 6 WEEK TERM
Pregnancy
€40 deposit required to reserve you place. Please click Pay Now button to reserve your place.
Pilates 14th February @17.30
Pregnancy Yoga 16th February @18.30
You can pay your deposit or full course fees by online bank transfer either, using your name as reference:
Sort Code: 93-11-60
Account Number: 17966096
Name: Rachel Gaffey
AIB, South Richmond Street, Dublin
Active Birth Workshop
Designed to prepare Mums-to-be for Labour and Birth
Saturday 11th February 12-5pm, €80
Check out my latest article in the Irish Independent. Explaining the difference between Pregnancy Yoga and Pregnancy Pilates and preparation for labour and birth.
In May 2011 I gave birth to my first daughter Clodagh. I had a wonderful pain free pregnancy, short labour, a drug free natural birth and a very quick recovery. I credit this wholeheartedly to a daily Yoga and Pilates practice throughout my pregnancy. I am qualified to teach Pre Natal Yoga with Yoga Therapy Ireland and I have studied both Pre Natal Pilates and Post Natal Pilates with STOTT Pilates. I am very enthusiastic to pass on to expectant mothers my positive experience of prenatal yoga and prenatal Pilates and how this facilitates healthy pregnancy and a gentle birth. If you have any queries, please contact me rachel@mywellbeing.ie
Pregnancy Pilates Tuesdays @17.30 Pregnancy Yoga Thursdays @18.30
Dublin Holistic Centre, South William Street, D2
Students should be a minimum of 12 weeks pregnant
Pregnancy Pilates Class Dublin 2
6 week course €70, drop in €15(subject to availability)
Pregnancy Yoga Class Dublin 2
6 week course €90, drop-in €18 (subject to availability)
Special Offer:
Join both Pregnancy Pilates and Pregnancy Yoga, do 2 classes per week for 6 weeks for €140
Exercise is the key to a feel good pregnancy. Yoga and Pilates helps you prepare your body and mind for motherhood. Classes will help you learn how to support your changing body and build strength in your back, upper body and lower body. Yoga and Pilates for pregnancy helps mums to be to stay physically active, strong and energised during pregnancy. Attending class helps you maintain a healthy weight during your pregnancy and strengthens the abdominals to speed up post natal recovery.
No previous experience is necessary.
Benefits include;
- Assists in weight management (this is not a time to diet)
- Assists in regulating fatigue levels
- Helps to maintain or slightly increase muscle tone, strength and endurance
- Improves posture
- May improve sleep
- Assists in the prevention of lower back pain
- Decrease’s the risk of blood clots, varicose veins, leg cramping and swellin
- May help improve mood, body image and reduce postpartum depression
Why do Pregnancy Yoga Classes during Pregnancy:
Every pregnancy is different and yoga practices can be adapted to fit the needs of each individual. Regular practice of yoga breathing techniques, relaxation, meditation and gentle posture work support the mother during the stages of her pregnancy. This results in increased confidence, strength, stamina and skills to cope with the demands of labour. See below for some more yoga tips for pregnancy.
Why do Pregnancy Pilates Classes during Pregnancy:
Many women find Pilates to be one of best exercises to do, both during and after their pregnancy. One the top reasons Pilates and pregnancy go together so well is that Pilates is great at building core strenght. If your abdominals, back and pelvic floor are toned, they will support a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. Another great reason to do Pilates in pregnancy is that Pilates is very adaptable. Most Pilates exercises can be modified as your body and abilities change.
Pregnancy Yoga Classes or Pregnancy Pilates Classes
First Trimester:
During the first three months of pregnancy care must be taken to allow the pregnancy to stabilise. Relaxation, meditation, simple breath work are recommended for this trimester especially for those new to yoga. These techniques help women to cope with the possible side effects of pregnancy e.g. tiredness, nausea. Women who have been practising yoga for some time may be able to continue a normal asana practice, adapting the pace and the posture work to their needs.
Pregnancy Yoga Classes or Pregnancy PilatesClasses
Second Trimester:
During the second three months, most women enjoy a new burst of energy and will find yoga postures useful to strengthen the body and improve posture and stamina. Classic yoga postures need to be adapted to avoid constricting the baby or straining the mother. Relaxation, visualisation, meditation and simple breath work continue to be of value to conserve energy in the mother and develop the bond with the growing baby.
During the second and the last three months of pregnancy, women practising yoga find the need to use cushions and props to allow them to be comfortable during posture work relaxation etc
Pregnancy Yoga Classes or Pregnancy Pilates Classes
Third Trimester:
During the last trimester the pace must be gentle with emphasis on preparing for the impending birth. It is advisable for her birthing partner to work with the mother in order to know how to support her during the delivery.A good yoga teacher will explore positions that will help the mother ride out contractions with breathing skills that support them and make delivery easier.
Pre and Post Pregnancy:
Rachel has extensive experience in both Yoga and Pilates for Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy. She has Certification from Yoga Therapy Ireland in Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga and STOTT Pilates Pre and Post Natal. She adds her own personal experience to this, having given birth to her daughter in May 2011 after a pain free pregnancy and a natural, drug free birth. Rachel teaches both Yoga and Pilates classes for pregnancy and offers one to one sessions on birth preparation, relaxation, individual Pre and Post Natal Pilates, individual Pre and Post Natal Yoga and Mummy and Baby yoga.
