Prenatal Yoga

Yoga is an excellent way to "train" for the marathon of labor and motherhood. Practicing Yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture. Prenatal yoga also teaches you to relax on command and keep a positive outlook while clearing the mind of the stresses associated with pregnancy and motherhood.

Many students find that the deep abdominal breathing, practiced and emphasized throughout the classes is one of the things that really helped them during the delivery.

Enjoy the opportunity to share such a wonderful event with other women who can relate to your own experiences.

Kate McIninch

6-week course 90$:

When can I begin attending class?

Classes are open to pregnant women in all stages of pregnancy. Often, women who start at the beginning of the 2nd trimester are able to continue very close to their due date. It is sometimes recommended that women take it easy the first 12 weeks of their pregnancy and allow their body that time to become accustomed to the changes of pregnancy, however, those who feel comfortable or who have been practicing yoga previously can commence earlier. Beginners are welcome, no previous yoga experience is required.

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Explore birthing stories from some of Illuminart's Prenatal Yoga students

Testimonials:

"I have been telling everyone how your course has affected my life in such a positive way. As I am sure I have told you, it is the first time in 32 years that I have finally been able to unwind, catch my breath and just "be". I thank you for this, I hope you have a session that I will be able to join in after giving birth - I would really like to continue and be committed to yoga."

“I was having so much back pain I didn’t know what to do, I asked my Dr. and he recommended physiotherapy but I didn’t want to do that. I started taking your prenatal yoga classes and after only 2 classes my back pain completely disappeared and stayed away. I continued with the classes and I only had a little bit of discomfort sometimes at night.”

"I feel much more relaxed and more in shape than with my first pregnancy."

"I like the fact that every class was different and that the exercises kept on changing. It kept it interesting and fun."

"I have benefited alot from the stretching work and the meditation, the breath keeps me focused I feel completely reenergized when I leave the class."

"I find the class particularly helpful for relaxation and flexibility. I do many of the exercises at home during the week and I'm sure that I'm feeling better in my body (no ongoing back pain, for example) than I would otherwise at this stage of pregnancy (34 weeks)."

"I am thoroughly enjoying the class. This is my first time taking any sort of Yoga class and it's been a very positive experience. I was able to control much sciatic nerve pain with some of the yoga movements shown to me. Also showed me how to breathe and relax which is very useful for times of stress."

“Everything went smoothly for labour and delivery (especially after the epidural), and the doctors even commented on how easy the delivery was (3 pushes). I think in large part that was due to staying active, including bellydance classes until month 6 and the yoga classes at your studio afterwards. They helped with the breathing too - thanks!” Jennifer Wilhelm

“I honestly couldn’t have given birth naturally, if it wasn’t for your yoga classes.”
Adrienne Butt

“I was up and around without too much effort the day after the delivery and started slowly doing yoga a couple of days after. I had no tearing, no excess bleeding and breastfeeding is going very smoothly - I really attribute this to the prenatal yoga. Also, my body is starting to feel like my own again, also I believe a yoga benefit. Thanks for your classes and mentoring.”
Christine Zeindler

"The delivery went well, except that the epidural did not work even after 4 shots...So I was even more grateful I took the prenatal yoga classes, it was a HUGE help. It helped me throughout the contractions which started Monday afternoon. I am back home since Wednesday, resting and enjoying these very special moments with our little one. Looking forward to bringing her to your next tea party." Aurélie Sabatié

"I have benfitted from all the great stretches that helped release and relieve aches and pains."

"I just would like to let you know that I now have a baby girl! My daughter - Lea-Ayano Rousseau was born on August 27th and I would like to tell you how much the Yoga class helped me to relax and kept me healthy during the pregnancy...
Thank you very much!!!!! It was definitely one of the best things I've ever done in my life! I'm thinking of taking a Yoga course again after I recover... Thank you again!! " Kayoko Rousseau

Léa-Ayano Rousseau






Join us for our pre and post natal yoga tea party every 3 months

Can't make it to class?

Prenatal Yoga-Stretch DVD

Location

A beautiful, zen, yoga studio, clean, bright, spacious rooms on a quiet street with no traffic noise, cushions are provided, please bring your own yoga mat.

Pointe Claire Studio Om West Holistic Center 46-3 Ste-Anne Street Pointe Claire Village View Larger Map

Schedule

Private and semi-private classes available in the comfort of your own home. For information, please call 514-577-1963.

Explore birthing stories from some of Illuminart's Prenatal Yoga students