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CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY 

Pregnancy during our current situation asks mums-to-be to show extra courage as birth plans change and there is uncertainty about what the coming months could bring. But despite the rigours of social distancing, your pregnancy continues to be a special time to connect with your baby. Being at home gives you the opportunity to focus both on your needs and on your baby as you prepare your nest. We have developed this retreat to give you the chance to move, breathe and bond with your baby. We know that your regular support groups and networks may not be able to meet in the same way and so we are offering four live meditations and yoga nidra to give you the opportunity to connect with other expectant members of our community. You will also be able to ask our teachers questions about how you might modify your practice during pregnancy. Please take medical advice before you undertake a new exercise routine and particularly whilst pregnant.

This course: 

• Is suitable for pregnant women with an established regular yoga practice
• Includes 7 classes
• Includes active pregnancy flow and restorative yoga for pregnancy
• Includes 4 live yoga nidra and meditations
• Launches on 15 May
• Runs alongside the Post Natal Home Yoga Retreat
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CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY 

Pregnancy during our current situation asks mums-to-be to show extra courage as birth plans change and there is uncertainty about what the coming months could bring. But despite the rigours of social distancing, your pregnancy continues to be a special time to connect with your baby. Being at home gives you the opportunity to focus both on your needs and on your baby as you prepare your nest. We have developed this retreat to give you the chance to move, breathe and bond with your baby. We know that your regular support groups and networks may not be able to meet in the same way and so we are offering four live meditations and yoga nidra to give you the opportunity to connect with other expectant members of our community. You will also be able to ask our teachers questions about how you might modify your practice during pregnancy. Please take medical advice before you undertake a new exercise routine and particularly whilst pregnant.

This course: 

• Is suitable for pregnant women with an established regular yoga practice
• Includes 7 classes
• Includes active pregnancy flow and restorative yoga for pregnancy
• Includes 4 live yoga nidra and meditations
• Launches on 15 May
• Runs alongside the Post Natal Home Yoga Retreat

WHAT TO EXPECT 

7 classes including flow classes for expectant mothers with a regular practice and restorative yoga classes with yoga nidra and meditation suitable for all pregnant women. We are running this pregnancy retreat alongside our postnatal retreat. Both groups will be invited to participate in the live meditation classes and Q&As with our teachers. We hope that each group is able to provide additional support for each other.  In this retreat we are offering active flows for women in their second trimester. If this isn’t you, please take one of the other classes that we are offering and repeat the class that matches your needs right now. Our gentle breathing classes offer a wonderful alternative to a flow class for those with a less established yoga practice. Why not try this breath meditation to calm from Lucy McCarthy. If movement is what your body is calling for our Earth Salutation class can be taken by everyone throughout pregnancy.

RETREAT SCHEDULE FOR LIVE MEDITATION AND DISCUSSION 

HOW TO PRACTICE   

The most important thing to remember when practicing yoga whilst pregnant is to pay attention to your own body, particularly when practicing online. Your body is undergoing so many changes, that you may be feeling tired. Allow yourself to rest and practice restorative yoga or meditation: this is particularly important during your first trimester. For everyone though, restorative yoga offers you a mindful way to prepare for the birth of your baby.  For women, practicing an active flow, take extra care throughout your pregnancy with twists, inversions and jumps. Practice open twists, step back rather than jump back and modify every posture as your body changes.  Eat an hour before taking classes on the retreat, and keep a snack and something to drink handy. You might feel the need for this more often. Remember you can pause the classes as often as you need to for comfort or snack breaks, and if your body demands it, cut short your class.  If resting, take savasana on your side and use pillows to prop up and use as supports.

MEDITATION

Meditation offers a great opportunity for you to be present with the changes that are taking place in your body and for you to connect with your body throughout your pregnancy and beyond. This meditation class from Nikita is a great one to keep coming back to.