Well Woman Yoga – something for everyone these are offered as and when clients enquire so there is flexibility on the days and time ... please ask.
Well Woman yoga classes are special women’s classes which cater for individual needs related to reproductive health, before conception, between pregnancies or whenever women are drawn to nurture themselves in a more attentive way.
Tired, stressed out and dreading those times of hormonal upheaval?
Claire is a Birthlight certified Well Woman Yoga therapist offering classes and one to one sessions to address body and mind together at all stages of a woman’s reproductive cycle.
Through its known effects on the neuroendocrine system yoga helps stabilise hormonal levels and creates new foundations for emotional stability besides physical benefits including improved blood circulation, postural alignment. muscle tone and balance. Practices are easy to follow for women of all ages, from beginners to the most experienced yoga practitioners. All classes include relaxation and cultivate calm, balanced energy and vitality, detoxify the body and promote a sense of inner peace.
General Well Woman classes
These classes taught by Claire support those women who wish to do a general yoga practice in a women only class and with a focus on reproductive health and wellbeing. Yoga Asanas are taught with breath awareness, with the aim of creating suppleness and strength from inside out, stimulating the whole neuroendocrine system.
These classes are particularly recommended to female athletes, gymnasts and dancers who with to integrate deep breathing in their practice and to prevent or alleviate lower back pain and pelvic instability. The classes are open to everyone who wishes to promote an inner sense of peace and those that would like a gentle practice.
These classes are also beneficial for women at all stages of the menopause, whether they use HRT or not.
These are run over 10 weeks and are £162.50 for the 10 classes.
Well Woman Yoga for Postpartum Reconnection
These classes are taught by Claire to support those ladies who wish to focus on reconnecting to their body with emphasis on their pelvic floor and gentle closing of the abdominal area dn gently realigning the spine.
The class is run over 10 weeks.
Baby is welcome to join you.
Yoga Asanas are taught with breath awareness, with the aim of creating suppleness and strength from inside out, stimulating the whole neuroendocrine system.
These classes are particularly recommended for those ladies who have had third & fourth degree tears, an instrumental birth or cesarean section. Everyone is welcome to come along. We integrate deep breathing into your practice and to prevent or alleviate lower back pain and pelvic instability.
Well Woman Yoga for Pelvic Health – 1:1
Birthlight has developed a totally original yoga-based approach to create optimal pelvic tone, avoiding and repairing the damaging effects of both hyper toning through intensive exercise and hyper weakness due to lack of exercise for any reason. The combination of exercises and deep breathing is easy to learn and to practice, accessible to women with all levels of fitness and very effective within 6 to 8 weeks. Besides toning the pelvic floor in its entire length rather than in a partial way, practices deepen breathing and boost overall energy, creating a renewed foundation for wellbeing.
Improving blood circulation in the pelvis through specific sequences of yoga poses and abdominal breathing helps create a cascade of positive physiological effects and regulate the menstrual cycle. Well Woman Yoga for Pelvic Health, either in small classes or in one-to-one sessions, is recommended for women suffering from dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, fibroids, PGCOS and PMS.
I’m always asked why Well Woman yoga?
Yoga practice can safely benefit women who suffer difficult menstrual cycles, are undergoing the menopause, or who have specific medical conditions or are referred by an Osteopath or Chiropractor. Or those that just want a gentle, restorative practice to connect to themselves.
Many turns in women’s lives are linked to events such as terminations of pregnancy, miscarriages, coming to terms with past traumas. Well Woman yoga classes help
women of all ages and walks of life to use gentle Yoga in order to process their individual experiences silently in their own way in a supportive atmosphere.
Offered on an individual session to women who might want them or as a small class.
Options:
10 week blocks – £162.50 – Well Woman
One to One session – £45.00 for 1 1/2 hours per session
Are you looking for 1 to 1 Yoga sessions? These are a great way to start as we all have different needs, respond and move in our own unique way. These sessions are particularly suited to those that have come via a referral from the Osteopath or Chiropractor or other holistic practitioner or who have an injury where yoga or yoga therapy will support the ongoing treatment plan and address any underlying causes and help you find a way to manage yourself back to a “healthy you”. These session are all tailored specifically for you.
Cost: £45.00 per 1.5 hour session
For further information please Contact Us
Last updated Sept. 9, 2021, 9:08 p.m. UTC
Hi I am Claire and I have the honour and privilege to support clients who are trying to conceive; those who are pregnant; supporting families; and working with non-pregnant clients.
I have the best of both worlds as I have taken my passion for teaching and learning and have the honour to facilitate pregnancy yoga, well woman happy baby yoga & massage and well woman yoga classes. I am passionate about Pregnancy yoga and sharing the immense benefits this can have in Pregnancy & the postnatal period and for general wellness. I love the flows, adapted yoga moves and the beautiful intricacies of blending other tools. It is absolutely fabulous … I understand why so many of my previous clients have been enthusiastic. If you are looking for a Pregnancy Yoga class that focuses on your needs in a small setting please do connect I might have some ideas for you to consider.
I have over 30 years educational experience teaching a variety of subjects (all key stages and adult education) plus my own life experiences which I draw on in my classes and courses. I started yoga at the age of 10 … and have over the years come back and forth to this wonderful practice. When I was pregnant with both babies I found yoga very beneficial and in times of need I have delved deep … today it is a constant of my day … I love it … Over the last 19+ years I have had the most amazing experiences supporting more than 1200 families through my work in private one to one classes, group classes (both in Surestart Centres, and through private venues) and feel very blessed that families have chosen me to support them at precious times in their lives.
Giving birth is an empowering experience and one which all women/birthing people should be fully supported in. Having the opportunity to explore and make the choices that they feel are right for them and to feel positive about these is essential in supporting women/birthing people emotionally, mentally, physically & spiritually into and through mother/parenthood.
We learn so much from our children and our families, the experiences add to the road map of our personal journey in this world. We have one life and should grasp it fully with both hands and enjoy it to the full. I have met families who have faced challenges everyday of their lives and have so much to offer each other and those around us. It begs the question “Are we chosen to experience a particular path?” Whatever our pathway is it is a Gift.
We can travel the path with support and positivity or we can go through life thinking “Why me?” and never see the enrichment of the experience. Perhaps when we are old and grey we might reflect and see that it was a positive period in our lives. Ripple Effect is here to support you … grasping it in the here and now and taking pleasure from everything and everyone you encounter.
With love and joy, enjoy
Claire x
Qualifications:
Birthlight Birthing Lightly (Pre and postnatal Yoga) – Francoise Freedman
Birthlight Well Woman Yoga – Francoise Freedman
Birthlight Aqua Yoga – Francoise Freedman, Sally Lomas and Amanda Gawthrope
Birthlight tutor training – Francoise Freedman (mentor)
Cerrada – Mayella Almazan
Sacred Pregnancy facilitator – Level 2
Sacred Postpartum – Mother Roaster
“I am sisterhood” facilitator
Sacred Baby & Mother Blessing facilitator
Born to Carry Peer Supported (Babywearing)
Rebozo Certified – Gena Kirby
Spinning Babies – Gail Tully
STA PEP Level 1
Childbirth preparation
Laughter Facilitator
Acupressure points facilitator – Debra Betts
Doula UK CPD – study days
Development Baby Massage – Peter Walker
What Mother’s Do – Naomi Stadlen – Study day
Rebozo & Closing of the Bones – Stacia Smales-Hill
Recognised Birth & Postnatal doula (Paramana with Dr Michel Odent & Lilliana Lammars)
Massage Practitioner (Therapeutic, Pregnancy & Postnatal) – London College of Massage
Qualified teacher specialising in secondary PE & Mathematics (25 years since 1992) – University of Greenwich
Master of Arts in European Leisure Studies (Vrije University Brussels, Catholic University Tilburg, Loughborough University, Deusto University Bilbao) (1992-1993)