Pregnancy Movement
Movement during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. These classes are designed to support a healthy, low-risk pregnancy by improving circulation, building strength and flexibility, and easing common aches and pains. You’ll also learn breathwork techniques and positions to help with labour, strengthen your core and pelvic floor, and feel more confident and calm. It’s a chance to move mindfully, bond with your baby, and connect with other mums in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Free Pregnancy Movement Class
Saturdays, 3:00pm
Well-Trained Yoga Studio, Manukau
These movement classes are designed to support a healthy pregnancy, prepare the mind and body for labour and birth by combining:
Moves to improve energy and strengthen the body
Stretches to release tension and maintain flexibility
Breathing to stay relaxed, calm and confident
Classes are recommended for women in their 2nd and 3rd trimester.
Any fitness level and every “body” is welcome. No prior experience required.
Everything is provided. Come dressed in anything that is comfortable to move in.
What to Expect:
60 minute class-time to connect with you and your baby
Gentle warm-up with some breathing and pelvic floor exercises
Seated and kneeling postures to help baby into a good position for an easier labour
Standing exercises to strengthen the lower body and open the hips
Stretches to release stiff and sore areas of the body
End with time for deep relaxation
Meet other pregnant mums in a relaxed environment
Whanua or support person welcome
Sign up for one, a block of three or as many classes as you like
Mats, cushions, and blankets provided but feel free to bring your own
Enjoy this free class kindly funded by Te Whatu Ora
You’re in Good Hands:
The instructors are not only fully qualified yoga instructors, but also midwives with a combined 50 years of clinical experience.
Melissa completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training (RYT200) through Noah Maze in Los Angeles, and holds a Prenatal and Postnatal yoga Certification from Bliss Baby in Australia. She also teaches antenatal and breastfeeding classes. She is a Naturopath and currently studying to be a registered Acupuncturist.
Judith was trained and registered in Auckland by Fyodor Vidal and is a certified yoga instructor (RYT200). She is also a nurse, breast cancer awareness educator and women’s health advocate.
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
Gentle, pregnancy-safe movement offers a wide range of benefits for both mum and baby. Physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Build strength, flexibility and balance to support your growing body
Improve posture and stability as your centre of gravity shifts
Practise breathwork to stay calm and manage pain during labour
Encourage optimal baby positioning using upright, forward and open movements
Strengthen your core and pelvic floor to support birth and recovery
Relieve common aches and tension, especially in the back, neck and shoulders
Boost mood, reduce stress and ease anxiety through mindful movement
Bond with your baby and take time to enjoy this special chapter
Meet other like-minded mums in a relaxed, supportive space
Support a faster postpartum recovery with improved muscle tone and endurance