Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga Moves in partnership with Birthfull
Pregnant?
Welcome! You are in the right place
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy!
As a yogi from Yoga Moves, you may be used to taking yoga classes regularly, and this doesn’t have to change now that you are pregnant. Better yet, it’s super beneficial for you and your baby to keep moving during your pregnancy!
We offer weekly prenatal yoga classes, in Utrecht as well as online via Zoom, together with Birthfull.
Birthfull specializes in prenatal and postnatal yoga. Offering small scale and personal yoga classes, workshops and courses at different Yoga Moves locations to support you in all stages of pregnancy & motherhood.
Good to know…
The first trimester is a delicate time during pregnancy due to implantation of the embryo and the creation of your baby's vital organs. This is a good time to start becoming more mindful of our practice and changing body. Not all yoga practices (especially the stronger forms and Hot yoga) are recommended at this stage.
When entering your second trimester, as of 14 weeks of pregnancy, regular yoga classes become less suitable for the pregnant body. Your belly will start to show and you might notice that not all postures are as comfortable anymore.
Prenatal yoga classes are especially designed for pregnant women, keeping them safe and healthy, as well as fit and relaxed during pregnancy. It’s all about the right balance!
Prenatal yoga is suitable if you…
- Are 14 weeks pregnant (up until birth).
- enjoy relaxation but also want to work on strengthening.
- want to prepare your body and mind for birth.
- experience any physical complaints or inconveniences.
- want to prepare for a better recovery after giving birth.
- enjoy connecting to other women.
- prioritize taking good care of yourself and your baby on the way.
No yoga experience required!
Special discount for Yoga Moves clients!
Want a more regular practice? Yoga Moves clients receive €15,00 discount on a 10-class card at Birthfull.
For more information, please visit Birthfull’s website here.
Returning to yoga after birth
After you have given birth, Birthfull also offers postnatal yoga to help recover after pregnancy and labor. Go to Birthfull to find out more about Postnatal yoga.
Know that your body takes at least 9 months to fully recover from pregnancy and the birth of your baby. This experience is not to be taken lightly. To prevent any injuries, pelvic(floor) or back issues in the long run, we do recommend you, as a new mom, to take it slow and to consciously build up your yoga practice.
After having had a postnatal yoga practice with Birthfull, we recommend to start your regular practice at Yoga Moves with the following slower styles of yoga like restorative, hatha or slow flow. Then slowly building up to the more Yang or active yoga forms such as Vinyasa or Ashtanga yoga. You can find more info on Yoga Moves yoga styles here.
When practicing regular yoga as a new mom, we highly recommend taking general guidelines for yoga after birth into account.