What is low pressure fitness?
How would you sum up what Low Pressure Fitness is? It is a new approach to true core training, which includes the pelvic floor. It is based on hypopressives which is a manoeuvre that reduces pressure in the pelvic and abdominal cavities. This lifts the pelvic organs and consequently the core muscle activity increases. In […]
The motherhood journey
We felt it was about time we said Hello 👋🏽 Christina & Carly We first met at pregnancy yoga the Shala in 2015. Our babies were due a few days apart but we ended up giving birth on the same day (with the same midwives!). Since then we have become closest friends and have a […]
Top 5 reasons to do yoga in pregnancy
Pregnancy yoga classes not only provide a nurturing and supportive environment to guide you safely through pregnancy and birth, they also connect you with a community of pregnant women who you can share that journey with. The benefits expectant mothers and their babies receive from yoga are well documented. Here are just five reasons why […]
Natural pain relief in childbirth
“Rhythmic breathing during labour maximises the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby. Using relaxation techniques, including breathing, has also been linked to a reduced likelihood of assisted birth and caesarean.” Babycenter.com However did you know that you can also use the same breath to mitigate and reduce the pain? There is an ancient breathing system that women […]
Welcome alexa dean
We would like to welcome Alexa Dean who has joined our team to teach the Shala pregnancy yoga classes on Thursday evenings. Alexa is a Doula, Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator, Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher who specialises in pregnancy and childbirth education. She has a warm, open and grounded spirit and she exudes passion about active, […]
Upcoming workshops for january 2016
We have an exciting selection of workshops coming up in January, which will set you up for a super positive start to 2016. Learn the basics of Pilates or Yoga, relax and discover yin yoga practices, experience the restorative powers of Yamuna body rolling and embrace the winter months with a seasonal yoga & qigong […]
Post natal pilates course
Reclaim your body and get your body back in to shape after pregnancy with our six-week Post Natal Pilates course.This course provides an extremely safe and effective way way to retrain and strengthen the body from the inside out. By the time you have completed the course you will feel stronger, more in control and […]
Post-natal pilates
This six week postnatal Pilates course is the safest and most effective way to get back into physical activity after having your baby. During the sessions we will check for any abdominal muscle separation, learn and practice exercises that are specifically designed to; strengthen the Pelvic floor, strengthen the abdominal muscles, reduce back pain and […]
Yoga in utero
Even in utero yoga can have powerful benefits and effects. One of our pregnant mother’s was recently admitted to the labour ward at King’s Hospital and after various complications was told that her baby needed to be delivered by C-section. She reluctantly signed the consent form and had just 20 minutes until the theatre was […]
Just chilling
Elija our resident baby has been coming to the Shala since before he was born for pregnancy classes, and now he’s here on almost a daily basis for the crêche while his Mum does yoga. Here he snoozes in blissful yogic energy.