PRENATAL YOGA - 5 Week Course

For the mama-to-be

Saturday 13th November to 11th December from 8:45am - 10am

Yoga during pregnancy creates space for women to embrace the changes in their bodies and in their lives during this special creative time. Yoga helps women discover a balance of strength and surrender in body, mind, heart and spirit and this is great preparation for childbirth and mothering. Pregnancy yoga is widely recognised by health professionals as an effective and safe practice for pregnancy and is one of the most beneficial self-care practices you can participate in during this meaningful and important time. A holistic practice of postures, flowing movement, deep relaxation, breathing and meditation and is suitable for all levels of experience.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER: Melissa Chabierski

Melisa’s personal practice, through two pregnancies, transformed her teaching of prenatal yoga. It deepened from the theoretical understanding of how and why to practice, to an embodied understanding of what the practices bring to the many aspects of the self. From her experiences in the role of birth support/doula, she has witnessed how yoga positions are labouring and birthing positions. These experiences are the framework for the themes and topics that are woven through the classes. Each week explores a different Self Inquiry, breath technique or meditation to nurture and empower the pregnant woman on her journey. Melisa’s classes incorporate both gentle and dynamic physical positions, meditation, chanting, breath work and guided relaxation. She is confident to incorporate varying physical abilities and stages of pregnancy and can give accurate guidance to adjust the practice to students’ injuries or conditions, including pelvic instability.

Cost for the full 5 weeks - $150