Prenatal Yoga
With bec Zandstra 
Bec Zandstra runs yoga classes at Beattie Street Health. She specialises in women’s health yoga, prenatal yoga, yoga for specific conditions, and Yin Yoga. Meditation and meridian yoga for injury and illness.
Prenatal Yoga
Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga classes are specifically designed to support you through your pregnancy journey. Our classes provide a safe and nurturing environment to learn and practice yoga and engage in gentle exercises that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
1. Benefits of Prenatal Yoga:
Physical Wellness: Prenatal yoga helps improve your strength, flexibility, and posture, which can alleviate common discomforts during pregnancy, such as back pain, muscle tension, and fatigue.
Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Prenatal yoga classes incorporate relaxation techniques, breathwork, and meditation, which can help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting overall emotional wellbeing, especially during pregnancy.
Preparation for Birth: Yoga poses and breathwork taught in prenatal classes can enhance body awareness, stamina, and relaxation skills that may be beneficial during labour and birth.
Connection with Baby: Prenatal yoga classes allow you to connect with your growing baby through mindful movement and breathwork.
2. Class Structure and Activities:
Modified Yoga Poses: Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga classes focus on poses and sequences that nurture your changing body and, most importantly, are safe during your pregnancy.
Gentle Stretching and Strengthening: Prenatal yoga emphasises gentle stretching to relieve tension and improve flexibility. Strengthening exercises may target areas such as the pelvic floor, back, and legs, which can support the changing body during pregnancy.
Breathwork: Prenatal classes teach and develop breathwork that promotes relaxation and reduces stress, helping to manage discomfort during pregnancy.
Pelvic Floor Exercises: Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga often includes exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can help prepare for childbirth and aid in your postpartum recovery.
Relaxation and Meditation: Prenatal classes typically incorporate relaxation techniques, guided meditation, and visualisation to help calm the mind and promote deep relaxation.
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BEC ZANdstraBec specialises in women’s health yoga, pre and post-natal yoga, yoga for specific conditions
3. Safety and Expertise:
Certified yoga instructors lead Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga classes with training and experience. Our instructors are knowledgeable about the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy and can provide appropriate modifications and guidance.
4. Suitable for All Stages of Pregnancy:
Prenatal yoga classes are suitable from week 13 of pregnancy to the third trimester. Instructors are skilled at adapting the practice to accommodate each participant's individual needs and abilities.
5. Community and Support:
Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga classes often create a supportive community where you can connect with others who are going through similar experiences. This sense of community provides an opportunity for sharing, learning, and building relationships.
6. Consultation with your Healthcare Provider:
It is important to always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, including prenatal yoga. Your healthcare provider can provide specific guidance based on your pregnancy and any specific considerations or restrictions.
Beattie Street Health Studio prenatal yoga classes offer numerous physical and emotional benefits. Our classes provide a nurturing space caring for your wellbeing, connect you with your changing body and growing baby, and prepare for the journey of childbirth and beyond.
Bec’s Prenatal Yoga is on a Monday at 7.30 pm
