Pregnancy Yoga Classes

Taught by Lara Dunlea

Thursday 8 - 9.30 pm

Lara Dunlea teaches Pregnancy Yoga at Seven Winds. These classes aim to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the expectant mother through gentle asana, relaxation and meditation practice in a supportive environment. As well as working towards optimum physical health for pregnancy and labour, participants will be encouraged to prepare mentally and emotionally for birth and beyond.  Pregnancy yoga focuses upon developing mind-body awareness as preparation for conscious childbirth, teaching women how to incorporate the tools of yoga to give birth with confidence and awareness. Breathing techniques, natural pain-relief methods, positions for labour, and  more will be included. With yoga postures particularly adapted for pregnant women, the class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy as long as you and the baby are healthy.

Classes run as six-week courses, though it is possible to join at any time, space permitting, and fees will be pro-rated.
Fee: €105 for six weeks

Calendar 2011 -  2012

10 November - 15 December
5 January - 9 February
23 February - 29 March
19 April - 24 May
31 May - 5 July

Feel the benefits of Yoga during your Pregnancy:

• Maintain fitness and flexibility
• Prepare body and mind for birth and beyond
• Tap into your body’s natural birthing resources
• Consider natural pain-management methods
• Explore optimum birthing positions
• Sleep better
• Meet other expectant Mums
• Honour and celebrate your pregnancy

Lara is a certified Hatha, Pregnancy and Children’s Yoga teacher who found yoga to be invaluable in helping her to prepare for the home births of her own two children. Having trained in pregnancy yoga with Yoga Therapy Ireland, she is passionate about encouraging pregnant women to trust the wisdom and amazing resources of their body in order to have a positive and empowering birth experience.

You can contact Lara directly at 087-8244728  or laradunlea@gmail.com

For more about the spiritual dimension of pregnancy see Marianne's articles: Yoga and Childbirth and Buddhism and Childbirth.