Pre- & Postnatal Yoga
Yoga for pregnant women and new mothers
At The Yoga Flat, we believe that everyone should be able to reap the benefits of having a yoga practice. The body of a pregnant woman and of the new mother is transforming. Pre- and postnatal courses can support this process and give you a space where taking care of your body and caring for your child goes together.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga for expecting mothers
To be pregnant does not in any way mean you should stop practicing yoga, and it is generally a great idea to practice, with modifications, to support the body through the process of a pregnancy. To carry and create a child is one of the most amazing and wonderful things, yet a demanding process for the body. To there for practice a type of yoga, specifically designed around this process can be a great support for women who are expecting.
Pregnancy is a magical period in life where you go through both physical and emotional changes. Prenatal yoga addresses challenges inherent to pregnancy, such as a shift in center of gravity and potential lower back pains. This course is about building strength, stability and support for making your pregnancy a calm experience. It is meant as a way to help you make it easier to enjoy your pregnancy and prepare you for birth.
The classes will mainly cover physical yoga and focus on poses you can use during your pregnancy. We will see the role breath can play and try different breathing exercises. We will also spend time on meditation, deep relaxation and the mental aspect of pregnancy and birth.
Postnatal Yoga
Yoga for new mothers
Post-natal yoga is about being a mother, a woman and a yogi.
At each class we move in and out of yoga-poses with respect for your body as it is slowly transforming from being pregnant to being a mother.
We connect with the breath and our bodies and do stretches that are good for sore shoulders, neck and back. We practice moving with flow and pause when the babies needs the attention.
And most importantly we have fun.
Post-natal yoga is for you 6 weeks after you have given birth and until your baby is 8 months.
You bring yourself, your baby and what you need and we meet on the yoga mat.
You can park your baby stroller on the sidewalk in front of the studio or in the park behind the studio.
The Pre- & Post-natal Teachers:
Mathilde
Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Mathilde has taught yoga since 2014 and specialized in prenatal yoga since 2017. Mathilde sees yoga as a tool to empower and support women during the transformative time of pregnancy and becoming a mother.
Mathilde’s teaching is suited for women in all stages of pregnancy, with an overall focus on creating a connection between breath, movement, body and mind. All of this is with the aim to create more enjoyment in your pregnancy, and support you in your birth preparation, and connect with your baby.
Lauriane
Pre- & Postnatal Yoga Teacher
Lauriane is a holistic health and wellness coach, and has been practicing and working in the realm of yoga for more than two decades .
Lauriane is RYT 500 certified and furthermore works as a yoga therapist and has specialised herself in the art of prenatal yoga in 2017.
Lauraine on satys about pre-natal yoga “Yoga has been such a powerful tool throughout my 3 pregnancies , labours and births, that I’m passionate about bringing support to the pregnant mamas out there. My goal is to make you feel empowered during your pregnancy, labour, birth, and motherhood, and my classes are open to all levels of yoga and stages of pregnancy. “I use my expertise as a teacher and experience as a mum of three to design a safe practice that will address your current needs and goals, and prepare you for birth and parenthood.”
Leah
Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Leah has been practicing yoga for two decades and teaching yoga since 2003. In 2008 she received her prenatal yoga certification in Baltimore Maryland and in 2018 completed her advanced teacher training in Germany in Vijnana Yoga. For the past 8 years Leah focused much of her work on using yoga to support pelvic health and is currently writing her first book on the topic.
In her Prenatal yoga classes Leah hopes to offer women her extensive knowledge and provide a thorough and interesting experience guiding the body and mind in a gentle and supportive way.
Louise
Pre- & Postnatal Yoga Teacher
Louise has taught pre and post-natal yoga for 4 years, and when she doesn't not teach she assists women as a doula both at home births and at hospital births. Before diving deep into the wonders of the female body louise has been teaching yoga for ten years. Together with doula and life coach Karina Isolde Balslev Louise is the the second half of Copenhagen Doulas offering workshops on birth preparation helping parents to be to create a safe and memorable birth experience.
Prenatal & postnatal courses are available for members and specific clipcards. For more on this check out our prices and to sign up visit our schedule.