Pregnancy Yoga Class
Please email form/s back to [email protected] before attending class. If that’s tricky, you can print
out and bring with you, or complete a hard copy form when you get to class.
Form 1: Student Information
(don’t complete Form 1 if you already have done so for a previous class!)
First name
Last Name
Date
How did you hear about this
class?
Your mobile number
Email address
Have you practiced yoga
before, if so for how long and
what style (if known)?
What do you hope to gain from
this class?
Is there anything else that I
might need to know (eg
medication, recent bereavement) that
might be helpful for me to know, health
issues due to pregnancy?
To be signed when you first come to class:
As far as I’m aware, I have disclosed to my yoga teacher all information regarding my health relevant to the practice of yoga. I take
full responsibility for all the applications of yoga that I may practice outside this class both now and in the future. I fully understand
that the recommendations, ideas and techniques expressed and described in the classes cannot be regarded as a substitute for the
advice of qualified medical practitioners. Any use to which I put the recommendations, ideas and techniques are put at my sole
discretion and risk.
Signed:
Date:
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Pregnancy Yoga Class
Form 2: Pregnancy related info
First name
Last name
Your ‘guess’
date
Remember, normal length of pregnancy varies from 37-43 weeks! So
have in mind the date you would be at, say, 42 weeks i.e. your given
due date +2 weeks and consider giving that to your friends and family –
it takes the pressure off your due date – which is only a guess date after
all!
Today’s
date
Which class would you prefer?
(if you plan on switching between classes, please circle
the one you think you will attend most frequently, and
also tell me which one you will attend the first time you
come to class)
Oldfield Park (eve)
Lower Weston (eve)
Lower Weston (day)
(delete as applicable)
Date you want to start class
(you must be at least 15 weeks)
Is this your
first / second / third / other
baby?
(delete as
applicable)
Notes (if needed):
For 20% off (£44 instead of £55)
Womb to World : Essential Birth Prep for couples Workshop,
you must book within 2 weeks of starting your classes
Remember, to really make the most of your pregnancy yoga experience I strongly recommend you
attend a Womb to World Essential Birth Preparation for couples 3-hour Workshop, where we draw
everything together with your birth partner alongside you, learning a host of practical tips and ensuring
that together you are empowered and feeling positive about your labour.
You can book here!
www.brightblueyoga.co.uk * [email protected] * 07940 704850
Yoga for pregnancy
and a positive birth
Pregnancy is perfect time to continue or start a yoga practice. To help you get
the most from yoga, please read this first…
What you will learn in this class…
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postures (asanas) ~ fitness, strength and flexibility as well as ensuring a good blood supply and
nutrients to your pelvis and your growing baby
breath work (pranayama) ~ loads of fresh oxygen and positive energy for you both
hand postures (mudras) ~ help with energy control and to set positive intent
meditation ~ help to reduce anxieties and resolve deep fears and conflicts common in
pregnancy, as well as increasing your awareness of, and connectivity with, your baby
deep relaxation ~ physical and mental relaxation is so important as it relieves tiredness and
tensions and allows the whole yoga session to take its full effect
Benefits of yoga to you and your baby include…
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A smoother and more joyful pregnancy with an increased chance of natural childbirth
Influencing the position of your baby
Increasing your energy levels and reducing tension throughout your body
Opening the pelvis, helping to make labour easier and quicker
Your new born baby will be less likely to be inhibited by stress and potential illness
Things to be careful about throughout your pregnancy…
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Don’t do anything which feels uncomfortable
Avoid strong twists and back bends and anything which uses your tummy muscles strongly
Take care in balancing poses, especially later on pregnancy
Your ligaments are already stretchy so take care not to overstretch
Don’t lie on your back if it’s uncomfortable in any way, particularly after 30 weeks
Take special care in forward bends, especially later in pregnancy
Don’t ever hold your breath
And lastly…
 You should never have a full stomach when practicing yoga, but it’s ok to have a small
snack beforehand, such as a banana, dried fruit, nuts etc
 It’s best to leave practicing yoga postures, indeed all vigorous exercise, until you are 15
weeks.
 All pregnant employees are entitled to time off for antenatal care appointments made on
the recommendation of a midwife / health visitor, which includes relaxation (and therefore
yoga)
www.brightblueyoga.co.uk * [email protected] * 07940 704850