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Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga at Portland Hospital in London is a dedicated yoga studio that focuses on supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. The studio aims to empower women and promote a sense of confidence and ease throughout the birthing process.
The studio is founded on the principle of “MOTHERING MOTHER,” which involves providing consistent and deep support throughout the entire journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal recovery. The experienced yoga teachers and doulas at Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga guide each individual's birth experience to help them connect with their own unique selves.
The studio believes in the power of “BEING” and being present with each mum-to-be. The yoga teachers and doulas play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, and encouragement throughout pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring that each woman feels empowered to make their own choices and have the birth experience they desire instinctively.
The founder of Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga believes that the female body is designed to give birth and that the journey of pregnancy and childbirth nurtures love, acceptance, kindness, and strength within a mother. They recognise that each woman's journey is unique and provide a broad understanding of possibilities during pregnancy to help women give birth in their own way.
Yoga plays a significant role in helping women focus on their bodies, breath, thoughts, and emotions. Through yoga, women can tap into their instincts and inner selves, gaining confidence in their bodies' ability to give birth. Yoga classes offered at the studio include pregnancy yoga classes for all stages of pregnancy, mother and baby yoga classes, well woman yoga classes for women of all life stages, toddler, and children's yoga classes, and individual one-to-one yoga sessions.
Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga also offers birth doula services to support women during childbirth and the immediate postnatal period. The birth doula provides maximum support, acting as a bridge between the mother and medical staff and guiding the mother according to her instincts and desires.
The studio also offers birth preparation classes for mothers and partners, as well as workshops such as daddy and baby yoga workshops. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive understanding of the pelvic floor through course lectures and practise, and postnatal check-ups with physiotherapists.
The mission of Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga is to help women connect with their true selves, enhance their awareness, and follow their instincts during pregnancy and childbirth. They believe that this awareness and connexion can have lifelong benefits and be a treasure in a woman's lifetime.
For those interested in the services provided by Antinatal and Postnatal Yoga, all classes and doula services are held in London. The studio values the individuality of each woman and strives to support them in their personal journey towards birthing and nurturing new life.