Pregnancy Yoga Classes in Wetherby

Pregnancy Yoga is a gentle adapted form of Yoga designed specifically for pregnancy. It supports the mothers changing body, helping women to feel calmer, stronger, more connected to their baby and more prepared for labour.

No. Pregnancy Yoga at Earth Tree Yoga is suitable for expectant mothers regardless of their previous yoga experience. You don’t need to be flexible or have practised yoga before.

Our Pregnancy Yoga Class is open to any expectant mother who is more than 12 weeks pregnant. If you have any concerns about starting Pregnancy Yoga then please do get in touch we would be more than happy to advise you.

Our studio is fully equipped with mats and all the props you may need to enhance your Yoga practice so there is no need to bring anything with you. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing which you can move in freely and to bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated during class.

* Yoga helps women reconnect with the changing shape of their pregnant body
*Yoga helps to maintain & improve strength and posture during pregnancy
*Stretching and strengthening yoga postures can help to relieve aches and pains (including PGP) and recharge energy levels
*Practising Yoga can help to maintain and increase abdominal strength
*Yoga improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance, which aids pregnancy & labour
*Yoga aids relaxation and promotes better sleep
*Breathing exercises help to reduce shortness of breath in later phase of pregnancy & aids breathing efficiency in labour
*Yoga aids childbirth by increasing strength, flexibility and awareness of the pelvic floor muscles
*Yoga reduces postnatal recovery time due to the increased wellbeing of the mother
*Practising Yoga with other Mums to be fosters a sense of community and emotional support

Gentle yoga can help you move, stretch and relax during pregnancy. Earth Tree Yoga’s pregnancy classes can be adapted to suit individual needs, and many of our students have particularly mentioned finding the sessions helpful for pregnancy-related discomfort including pelvic girdle pain.

Yes. Relaxation is an extremely important part of the experience at Earth Tree Yoga. There is time dedicated to a guided relaxation at the end of each class. Many of our students have described our pregnancy classes as calming, relaxing and a valuable opportunity to unwind and connect to their baby.

There’s no need to worry about keeping up. Yoga is a personal experience that invites you to listen and feel what your own body needs in order to move in a way that feels comfortable for you. All postures and movements can be adapted to meet the differing needs of your body as your baby grows and the differing needs of other women who maybe at different stages of pregnancy.

Yes. Attending one of our Pregnancy Yoga classes provides you with a wonderful opportunity to meet other expectant mothers in the Wetherby area. Many of our previous students have described the classes as a positive social experience and a way to make new friends that they have kept in touch with beyond the birth of their baby.

The current pregnancy yoga class is scheduled for Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 7:15pm.

Earth Tree Yoga’s studio is at The Modern Nursery, The Croft, Cub, Wetherby, LS22 5HG.

No. Pregnancy yoga can be enjoyed whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve been pregnant before. The focus is on supporting you through your current pregnancy and helping you connect with your baby and your changing body.

Earth Tree Yoga also offers a Mum and Baby Yoga course for new mums and babies, typically from around six weeks old until crawling. This can provide a natural opportunity to continue your yoga journey after pregnancy.