Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby
in West Yorkshire
A supportive space to rebuild, recover and be held in early motherhood through safe and effective movement.
Move your body, regulate your nervous system and come exactly as you are with your baby by your side, we go with the flow on all accounts!
(+6 weeks postpartum to join class - mum / baby encouraged to come up to crawling stage).
Why Postnatal Yoga?
After birth your body needs time, care and understanding. It takes around a year for your body to recover fully from birth.
My group classes focus on:
recovery from diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
reconnecting with your pelvic floor
rebuilding strength safely and gradually
core strength recovery
releasing tension (especially shoulders, neck and back)
breathwork for regulation and recovery
connection and support
All guided in a way that feels safe and supportive.
This isn’t a typical yoga class.
This is a space where:
Babies are welcome
feeding is welcome
babies can be held, changed or soothed
you can pause whenever you need
Postnatal yoga has become a popular form of movement, focusing on rehabilitation of the core and pelvic floor muscles, as well as functional movements to help cope with the demands of motherhood. I programme yoga asana with freestyle movement to benefit tight shoulders, neck and back. A holistic approach taking into account what mum needs that particular day/moment.
The body has undergone a great deal of changes physically, hormonally, emotionally and mentally throughout conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I offer a safe space to not only rehabilitate the physical body but also explore and release emotions through movement, breathwork & meditative practices to bring calmness and aid the transition into parenthood. This is time for you.
Whilst in session, baby can be nearby or mum alone, up to you. My approach is flexible, anything goes - if you need to feed or change nappies - totally fine.
I am trauma informed. I often work with those pre and postnatally who are in recovery with eating disorders, addiction, grief & mental health diagnosis.
Client Reviews
I would definitely recommend Virginia's classes to any Mums. Meeting up with other women who are experiencing something similar in a friendly and welcoming class was always lovely. Virginia would check in with each person at the start of every session and adapt exercises to your individual needs, which was great.
— ClareVirginia's post-natal yoga classes are simply perfect. Focused on mindfully rebuilding mum's post-partum body in a calm and relaxed environment, Virginia goes the extra mile to really listen to each mum's physical wellbeing at each class and supportively tailor the session to accommodate. She has massively helped me to feel strong and supported again
— ThaliaAmazing! Would 100% recommend. Perfect for the body and mind, love the classes and looking forward to them every week!
— Lucie
Who these classes are for…
These classes are for you if:
you are +6 weeks postpartum and feel ok to participate in class
you are an experienced yogi or if you are completely new to yoga
you want to feel assured you are exercising safely
you are feeling physically tight or depleted
you are struggling with a body image after birth
you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected
you are looking for a calm, supportive environment where you can take your baby
you want time to pause and connect & meet other local mums in West Yorkshire
Spaces are limited to keep classes small and supportive