I’ve Never Done Any Yoga Before, Is That Ok?
No previous yoga experience is necessary! In fact we estimate that around 80-90% of our students are brand new to yoga when they come along to our classes and they love it! Come along and give it a go and hopefully you will too!!
Postnatal Yoga classes are suitable for new mums from 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery. If you have had a caesarean delivery, please wait 8 weeks for some additional healing to take place. It’s a good idea to check with your Doctor or midwife before practicing.
Women’s Wellness Yoga are suitable for all mother’s and also women who haven’t had children or had them a while ago, who wish to connect with other women, enjoy deepening their yoga practice and work deeply on the pelvic floor and core stability (helping with back ache and general pelvic floor health).
How Often Should I Practice?
Most people come to a class every week. However, to get the most out of your practice it is recommended to practice 2-3 times a week.
You can join Bloom Online for Mum & Baby or Women’s Wellness, so that you can continue to practice within the comfort of your own home.
What Is Yoga?
Practicing yoga gives you a constant – something we can come back to when all around us is in change. Through this practice we move, breathe and relax. We become quieter, more mindful and have an opportunity for deep reflection, which can be enlightening and liberating and bring about a sense of balance and well-being. You can think of it as exercise and a moving meditation, as we gently come back to ourselves. It’s a bit like coming home.
Classes help you feel energised and stronger and at the same time settle the mind, reducing levels of stress and anxiety. Overall yoga and its deeper philosophy provide a guide to living well and feeling great. It is not religious in itself, although it has its roots in various Eastern practices.
We have taken the best aspect of traditional yoga and blended it with science and women’s health to bring you the very best in yoga tailored for pregnancy, birth preparation and life as a new mum. Come along to try it for yourself!
Do I Need A Yoga Mat?
Due to COVID-19 you are required to bring with you a mat, cushion and blanket. If you are unable to do so, please contact hello@bloomyogabristol.co.uk to discuss.
What Do I Wear?
Wear loose, comfy clothes you can move around in on your mat – leggings and a t-shirt is fine. You don’t need anything too sporty or specific, just be comfy.
What Shall I Bring?
Bring a bottle of water with you.
Can I Eat Before Class?
If you feel tired or light headed eat a banana or little snack before class – that’s fine.