Prenatal Yoga

Suitable for anyone in their second or third trimester of pregnancy, these classes are tailored to meet the needs of expectant mothers. Much of the focus is on relaxation and breathing techniques. These classes give you space and encouragement to focus on your baby and strengthen the bond between you.

Yoga postures are practised that relieve common ailments and discomforts of pregnancy. Many of the postures focus on freeing the pelvis and gently opening the hips to help the mother prepare for labour. Postures are also practised that build the strength of the arms, shoulders and legs thereby helping the mother prepare for physical demands of motherhood.

The powerful techniques a mother learns through these classes can help her cope with the physical and mental challenges posed right through pregnancy, labour, birth and motherhood.

If you miss your regular class, you can make it up by attending any other class within the period of that course. Just check availability with us first.

What our students have said:

"I don't think women realise how much the yoga breathing methods will help them if they haven't done it before. Yoga made all the difference to me in my ability to be 'in charge' during the labour and not let it overwhelm me."     Jessica Bourke

"I found Jan's prenatal yoga classes invaluable - not only are you prepared physically but mentally too. It was a weekly treat and I came out of every class feeling relaxed and calm. For the birth I was able to use all I had learned and managed to use only yoga breathing and focus as we have been taught. I am extremely grateful to have brought our son into the world in a very calm and quick way." Maeve Barry

Dates and Times of Courses:

Tuesday, 6.15pm - 7.45pm, taught by Jan Duffy 
90 minute class
January 10th - February 14th (This course is full)
February 21st - March 27th 

Wednesday, 6.15pm - 7.45pm, taught by Jan Duffy
90 minute class
January 11th - February 15th (This course is full) 
February 22nd - March 28th 

Thursday, 7.15pm - 8.45pm, taught by Jan Duffy
90 minute class
January 12th - February 16th (This course is full)
February 23rd - March 29th 

Saturday, 11.15am, (drop-in class, €20, taught by Helen Bourke) - space available, no need to book.

You can sign up to 4 of these Saturday classes for the discounted price of €72. This can be done through our online booking page or in the studio when you come to class.

Courses can be booked online or by contacting Jan Duffy.

We also run Active Birth Workshops. These are designed to help women understand how they can use yoga to empower themselves to give birth as easily and naturally as possible. For more information, click here.