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Pregnancy Yoga in The Forest of Dean

Move - Breathe - Rest - Prepare for Birth

A weekly space to move gently, breathe deeply, rest fully and prepare for birth with confidence.

Pregnancy is amazing, but it can also be uncomfortable, emotional and overwhelming.

Your body is changing. Your sleep may be disturbed. Your pelvis, back or hips may be aching. Your mind might be full of questions about birth, feeding, motherhood and how life is going to change.

These classes are a weekly pause.

A space to breathe, move gently, soften your body, calm your nervous system and reconnect with yourself and your baby.

Woman practicing yoga outdoors with instructor in a garden setting.
Woman practicing yoga outdoors with instructor in a garden setting.
Two pregnant women posing with their bellies exposed against a stone wall background.
Two pregnant women posing with their bellies exposed against a stone wall background.

This is not fitness yoga.

It is pregnancy support through movement, breath, relaxation and birth preparation.

A group of four women sitting on mats in a cozy wooden cabin, engaged in a discussion led by a woman with long blonde hair who is gesturing with her hands.
A group of four women sitting on mats in a cozy wooden cabin, engaged in a discussion led by a woman with long blonde hair who is gesturing with her hands.

A Weekly Space for Body, Breath & Birth Preparation

  • A group of women practicing yoga outdoors in a garden, with a woman leading, all seated on yoga mats, surrounded by plants and flowers, with a rustic wooden shed in the background.

    1. Gentle Pregnancy Yoga

    Simple movements to ease tension, support your changing body and help you feel more at home in yourself.

  • A woman with blonde hair sitting outdoors with her eyes closed, hand on her chest, and other hand on her stomach, in front of a rustic wooden structure and greenery.

    2. Breathwork for Birth

    Breathing practices to calm your nervous system, support relaxation and give you tools you can use in labour.

  • A woman with red hair wearing a purple patterned dress and necklace, sitting in front of a stone wall fireplace, holding a large piece of bone or antler, surrounded by people in a cozy indoor setting.

    3. Pelvic Floor & Body Awareness

    A balanced approach to understanding your pelvis, posture and pelvic floor without fear or pressure.

  • A group of women participating in a meditation session inside a rustic log cabin with small windows and a wood stove.

    4. Deep Relaxation & Hypno-Yoga

    Guided relaxation to help you rest deeply, soften your body and practise entering a calmer state.

  • 5. Birth Preparation Woven In

    Practical birth wisdom shared naturally through movement, reflection and gentle discussion.

  • A group of seven women participating in a yoga or meditation session in a bright room with cream walls. They sit on purple mats arranged in a circle, with various items in the center, including tarot cards, crystals, and a small sculpture. The instructor, a blonde woman, is seated in the middle, leading the session. Some women are in seated positions on cushions, wearing comfortable yoga clothing, and appear relaxed and engaged.

    6. Connection With Other Women

    A supportive space to meet other pregnant women, ask questions and feel less alone in the journey.

You do not need to be fit, flexible or experienced in yoga.

Everything is adapted for pregnancy and for the women in the room

Pregnancy was what first brought me to yoga—and it changed the direction of my pregnancy, birth and life.

What surprised me was how gentle, enjoyable and completely down-to-earth the class was. If I’m honest, I mainly went for the relaxation at the end. It may have been the first time I had ever truly learned how to relax. I would use my entitled paid time off work, go home afterwards and sleep for the afternoon.

But something much deeper was happening too. I was learning to slow down, connect with my body and listen to what it was telling me. My lovely teacher Janine’s voice—all you need to do is breathe—became something I carried with me into birth.

After my baby was born, I continued with postnatal yoga, then Iyengar yoga and many other practices. I completed my pregnancy yoga and hypno-yoga for birth training around the time I was pregnant with Jasper, who is now 13.

That first class became part of an 18-year journey through antenatal education, birth physiology, yoga, breathwork, deep relaxation, nervous-system support and traditional birth wisdom. I bring all of that experience into the space I hold today.

These classes are gentle, relaxed and welcoming—but they are also a powerful way to prepare your body, mind and spirit for birthing your baby. You can arrive exactly as you are, move in a way that feels right for your body, and begin building skills and inner resources that will stay with you throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.

What Women Say…

  • A woman with short blonde hair is smiling while carrying a baby in a green baby carrier on her front. The background shows other people sitting and talking in a public indoor space.

    “I always feel calmer and sleep so well after class.”

    Becky - Yoga Mum

  • Two women with tattoos and casual clothing showing their pregnant bellies against a stone wall

    “Emma's pregnancy yoga gave us space each week to breathe, move and connect with our babies, each other and chance to switch off and just be”

    Leanne & Stacy - Student Midwives

  • A woman with light skin and long blonde hair holding a young child with light skin and tousled blonde hair close to her face.

    "My baby was breech at 34 weeks - but with the positions & balancing I learned in yoga, he turned!"

    Sarah - 2nd time mum

  • A pregnant woman sitting cross-legged on a bed, smiling at the camera, with a stone wall and colorful pillows in the background.

    “I felt safe, supported and never judged.”

    Kelly - Yoga novice

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all.

    These sessions are beginner-friendly and specifically designed for pregnancy.

    You’ll be guided gently and supported every step of the way.

  • Yes. This class is here to support you — not drain you.

    The practices are designed to ease discomfort, replenish energy, and help you feel more at home in your body.

  • Yes, with care. This space is gentle, non-invasive, and deeply respectful of your journey.

    If you’re under medical care for any concerns, always follow your provider’s advice — and reach out if you’d like to talk privately about whether it’s a good fit.

  • Please speak to your midwife or doctor first.

    Gentle rest may be best for now.

    If you’d like, you can sign up for updates or join the Free Intro Series when you feel ready — I’m here for you.

  • Most women join from around 12 weeks of pregnancy, but you are welcome to get in touch if you would like to come earlier.

  • You’re not alone — many women come with these challenges.

    We use body balancing and supportive movement to help relieve discomfort and encourage better alignment.

  • That’s completely fine. The opening circle is live, and then the movement + relaxation part of each session is recorded and shared in our private Facebook group. You can catch up anytime during the month.

  • No worries at all. Just come in quietly and join whenever you’re ready — this is a soft landing space, not a strict schedule.

  • That’s okay, you have until 15th October 8pm to decide.

    Start with the Free Pregnancy Yoga Basics Intro Series now — gentle home practices to explore before committing.

    Scroll down to sign up when you're ready.

  • Pregnancy yoga offers a weekly space to move gently, ease physical tension, breathe deeply and rest. It can support comfort as your body changes while helping you develop body awareness, practise relaxation and learn breathing and movement tools that you can use during labour.

    My pregnancy yoga, relaxation and Hypno-Yoga for Birth classes are held in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Monday evening classes take place in Coleford, and Friday morning pregnancy relaxation sessions are held at the Roundhouse on Noxon Farm, near Bream.

    You do not need to be flexible or have any previous yoga experience. The classes include gentle movement, breathwork, pelvic awareness, deep relaxation, practical birth preparation and connection with other pregnant women.