Pregnancy yoga cardiff?

[barkfox]

Does anyone know of a regular class in cardiff running atm? Or, does anyone know of a good class where the teacher would be happy for someone over 12 weeks pregnant to come along? I'm looking more for flexibility/relaxation than active preparation for birth, IYSWIM. Thanks in advance.

Hello ladies - do you think the yoga class would be suitable for someone who has never done yoga before? I would really like to go but don't do much in the way of exercise so am bound to be very non-flexible.
Baby not due until October so lots of time.
Perhaps you could let me know what you think after you go to the class at the Yoga Studio? Thank you!

Hi dontstopmenow -

I would say, yes, the class at the yoga studio on Sunday would be fine for someone who's never done yoga before. I'd describe it as a lot of repeated, gentle stretches, with a big emphasis on breathing in a controlled/relaxing way. So you only stretch as much as you can within your own abilities (I'm not super-stretchy either). Sofya the teacher was quite clear about not 'overdoing' it, or trying to really push your limits etc, cos that's not what pregnancy yoga is about. And there's not lots of yoga 'vocab' for different poses, she just shows you what to do and then you copy it.

I think there were a couple of girls there last night who were doing it for the 1st time, and they seemed fine!

If you want, you could e-mail sofya at [email protected] and ask her about suitability etc.

Thank you barkfox - maybe see you there in a couple of weeks! x

I know this is a really old thread but I just wanted to let anyone else who might be looking for a pregnancy yoga class that I offer a weekly pregnancy yoga class in Cardiff every Thursday evening 7.15-8.30pm at Funky Little Chickens in Rumney. Really easy to get to from all areas. A gentle yoga class, with loads of birth tips and ways to make yourself more comfortable during pregnancy. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. A great way to prepare for birth and meet other mums-to-be.
www.youmeandbaby.co.uk/pregnancy-yoga