Active Birth Centre - Essential pregnancy and birth readings

Active Birth with Yoga ©

with Janet Balaskas

A unique Pregnancy Yoga class that is compatible with,
Active Birth, NCT and HypnoBirthing® classes

Weekly Schedule
Active Birth with Yoga Ongoing sessions	Every Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm	£22 /class £80 /4 classes £140 /8 classes	Janet Balaskas Active Birth Centre Archway	BOOK ONLINE Email Tel: 0208 361 0124
Active Birth with Yoga Birth Preparation 'Special' 2 sessions	Tuesdays 21st & 28th May 1.00pm - 3.00pm Fridays 21st & 28th Jun 11.00am - 1.00pm	£22 /class or part of discounted package	Janet Balaskas Active Birth Centre Archway	BOOK ONLINE Email Tel: 0208 361 0124
How to Book Single class £22 4 classes £80 (10% discount - £20 per class) 8 classes £140 (20% discount - £17.50 per class) Regular weekly attendance is recommended. Block bookings do not need to be consecutive. You can select either Tuesday daytime or Thursday evening classes or a combination of both. Thursday classes are ongoing every week and are designed for all stages of pregnancy from 16 weeks until your due date. The 2 session 'special' on Tuesdays is best attended in the last trimester of your pregnancy from 28 weeks plus. The emphasis in these two sessions is specific to labour and birth, focusing on breathing for all stages of the birth process, relaxation in upright positions, birth breathing for active birth, affirmations and visualisations. You can book a combination of Thursdays and Tuesdays to get the discounted price for 4 or 8 classes. Janet's yoga classes are compatible with Active Birth and HypnoBirthing ? The Mongan Method, the 2 most effective ways to prepare for the birth of your baby. Please click BOOK ONLINE to make your booking. Discounts will be applied. Please read our cancellation policy

PAIRS
Active Birth with Yoga

Special Partner classes
Saturday mornings
10.00am - 1.00pm

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"You were a true inspiration, I could have never had the incredible birth I did without your guidance."

"When I joined your classes I was petrified of giving birth and wouldn't have imagined in a million years going through it without an epidural. Your classes inspired me, gave me strength, helped me to bond with my baby, kept me fit and made me believe that I could do it. Not only that, with your help I turned her around from breech to head down and then from back to front and had a really quick labour for a first time mum."

"Your classes were an inseparable part of our life changing experience - a big thank you for all that you are!"

"I learned to breathe properly and to listen to my body."

"Your words were with me all the way."

" You inspired me to manage a long labour . I felt so resourceful."

"I used everything I learned in class,
breathing, upright positions and sounds."

"Your class was invaluable. the positions and unashamed noisemaking got me through a very fast intense labour"

"I stayed in my 'yoga zone' and it happened really quickly, it seemed."

"I was lucky enough to have a waterbirth with no pain relief. I could not have done it without what I learned in the class."

"Even though I had a caesarean, your class was a wonderful place to be pregnant in."

"You have a wonderful presence, a calming, beautiful sense about you. I am so happy I found your classes - they gave me the tools for a birth experience I did not imagine to be possible."

This unique class offers a combination of Yoga and Janet's inspirational Active Birth classes. The internal focus and emphasis on grounding are ideal preparation for labour and birth. The weekly repetition forms a kind of 'self hypnosis in action' that is very powerful. As Janet is a certified HypnoBirthing® practitioner these classes are also compatible with HypnoBirthing® techniques.

Janet's wisdom, warmth and experience are woven into the class to provide a truly inspiring experience. You will learn how to connect with the elemental forces of nature and the instinctual 'know how' that is inside you. Along the way, Janet's positive visualisations, affirmations and suggestions are absorbed at a cellular level and will remain in your consciousness for birth and beyond.

As the weeks go by, you will discover the confidence to trust your power through the journey of birth into motherhood.You will learn that birth can be a wonderful, joyful even ecstatic experience. As your body releases tension, your heart will open in readiness to welcome and love your baby.

At the end of each class you will go home relaxed, invigorated and optimistic, with more space in your body and your life for your baby and your pregnancy. Anxiety, exhaustion and fear will be replaced by ease and energy.You will feel a growing inner connection with your baby.

Especially in these challenging times, this class will help you to stay connected to inner calm and stillness and the universal forces that bring stability, safety and peace into our lives.

How Active Birth with Yoga Works

This is learning with the body. While in the meditative state of yoga, you are especially receptive.You will discover that your body already knows how to give birth.You will learn to be instinctual, to relax and to let go. No matter what happens when you give birth - the ability to be calm and centred will be invaluable.

Janet is the pioneer of yoga for pregnancy. For 30 years she has inspired and trained teachers all over the world. In these classes, held once a week, you have the opportunity to work ongoingly with her throughout your pregnancy.

This class is suited to all - from 16 weeks up until your due date, whether you have done yoga before or not. They are booked and paid for in blocks of four and renewed up until your due date.

Please note: There is a one off £10 registration fee payable on booking.(No charge if booked online)
There is usually a waitlist for this class, so early booking is recommended

Active Birth with Yoga ©
© The title and content of this class are unique to Janet Balaskas and are not available for use by other teachers without her prior permission.