Pre & Post Yoga Natal
The Shala has been a hub for pregnant women and mums & babies for over two decades, providing ante-natal and post-natal classes to support women through pregnancy, childbirth and the early days of motherhood.
Pre & Post Natal Classes in West Norwood / Dulwich
For over two decades, The Shala has been a hub for supporting South London mothers as they embark on the incredible journey of pregnancy and early motherhood. As a dedicated community yoga studio, we’ve been nurturing individuals from in utero through motherhood and the various stages of life. Among the classes we offer, our pregnancy yoga and Mum & Baby sessions stand out as some of our most joyful and vital offerings, playing a pivotal role for many women in this transformative phase of life.
Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnancy Yoga nurtures the mind-body connection during this special time. Tailored postures support your and your baby’s growth, preparing you for birth and a consistent practice may help to shorten labor and lead to a smoother delivery.
Ante-Natal Yoga fosters support and well-being from 12 weeks onward. It blends yoga for pregnancy with childbirth education, creating a nurturing space for healthy pregnancy and positive birthing experiences. Join a community of expectant mothers from West Norwood, Dulwich, Streatham, Herne Hill, Crystal Palace, and nearby areas.
Led by Alexa Dean and Harriet Bone, classes offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with music, connection, and relaxation for you and your baby.
Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
- Calms the nervous system
- Tones, strengthens, and makes the body supple
- Relieves tension
- Enhances sleep quality
- Improves posture for optimal fetal positioning
- Boosts circulation
- Allows time for self-nurture and bonding with your child
- Eases common pregnancy discomforts like fatigue, back pain, and sciatica
- Strengthens birthing muscles through yogic breathing
- Builds stamina for labor
- Prepares for labor and minimizes pain
- Aids in post-birth muscle tone recovery
- Positively impacts baby’s mental and physical development
Pregnancy Yoga
Nourishing mind, body and soul, our pregnancy classes support, inform, and empower women through pregnancy, towards a conscious and positive birth experience.
Baby Massage & Yoga |
Mummy & Me Club
Join us every Wednesday for this intimate session with mums & babies to learn and experience baby massage and yoga.
Mummy & Me Club: Baby Massage
Our Mummy & Me club offers intimate sessions for mums & babies to learn baby massage and yoga, focusing on connection and presence. The classes provide a relaxed, supportive environment for quality parent-baby time, imparting a valuable life skill.
Every other week in Baby Massage, you’ll learn to:
- Relax the diaphragm for full breathing
- Increase flexibility in hips and shoulders
- Strengthen back, arms, and legs for sitting and standing.
Mummy & Me Club: Mother & Baby Yoga
On the alternate weeks the focus will be on Mum & Baby Yoga to connect with your baby, aid post-natal recovery, and bond with fellow mothers.
Rhymes and movement enhance baby’s well-being, while postures tone muscles, support the back, and boost energy.
All in a loving, joyful atmosphere. This class complements your journey into parenthood, evolving from Pregnancy Yoga to early baby months.