Pregnancy Yoga in The Forest of Dean
Pregnancy Yoga, Relaxation &
Hypno Yoga for Birth Classes
Move - Breathe - Rest - Prepare for Birth
A weekly space to move gently, breathe deeply, rest fully and prepare for birth with confidence.
Held by Emma, an experienced antenatal teacher, doula and pregnancy yoga teacher.
Mondays 6pm, Coleford Baptist Church
Fridays 10am, The Roundhouse, Noxon Farm, near Bream
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.
You do not need to be flexible.
You do not need yoga experience.
You do not need to arrive feeling calm.
You can come exactly as you are.
This is not fitness yoga.
It is pregnancy support through movement, breath, relaxation and birth preparation.
A Weekly Space for Body, Breath & Birth Preparation
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1. Gentle Pregnancy Yoga
Simple movements to ease tension, support your changing body and help you feel more at home in yourself.
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2. Breathwork for Birth
Breathing practices to calm your nervous system, support relaxation and give you tools you can use in labour.
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3. Pelvic Floor & Body Awareness
A balanced approach to understanding your pelvis, posture and pelvic floor without fear or pressure.
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4. Deep Relaxation & Hypno-Yoga
Guided relaxation to help you rest deeply, soften your body and practise entering a calmer state.
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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
Book Your Class
Choose from the current Pregnancy Yoga & Relaxation options below.
Monday evenings in Coleford are paid weekly classes with pregnancy yoga, breathwork, birth preparation and deep relaxation.
Friday mornings at the Wildlings roundhouse are currently offered as a free pregnancy relaxation class,
creating an accessible space for local women to rest, breathe and connect during pregnancy.
You’ll receive confirmation and any details you need after booking.
My Experience
I’m Emma, an antenatal teacher, doula, pregnancy yoga teacher and birth worker with over 18 years’ experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
I previously taught antenatal courses with the NCT for many years and have trained in pregnancy yoga, hypno-yoga, birth preparation, babywearing, breastfeeding peer support and traditional birth support practices.
My classes bring together practical antenatal knowledge, gentle movement, breathwork, deep relaxation and body awareness, so you can prepare for birth in a way that feels calm, grounded and supportive.
I believe pregnancy yoga is not about perfect poses. It is about helping you feel more at home in your body, more connected to your baby, and more confident as birth approaches.
Whether you are planning a home birth, hospital birth, birth centre birth or caesarean, you are welcome.
What Women Say…
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“I always feel calmer and sleep so well after class.”
Becky - Yoga Mum
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“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
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"My baby was breech at 34 weeks - but with the positions & balancing I learned in yoga, he turned!"
Sarah - 2nd time mum
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“I felt safe, supported and never judged.”
Kelly - Yoga novice
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Most women join from around 12 weeks of pregnancy, but you are welcome to get in touch if you would like to come earlier.
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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.
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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.
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No worries at all. Just come in quietly and join whenever you’re ready — this is a soft landing space, not a strict schedule.
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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 & birth shape us, our brains, our babies, and our entire lineage from here-on out - it’s pretty epic work that is worthy of the best support possible’
-Emma
Want a Deeper Day of Pregnancy Support?
If you’d love more time to rest, connect and prepare for birth, you may also enjoy my monthly Pregnancy Retreat Day at the Wildlings roundhouse.
A small-group day with pregnancy yoga, nourishing food, birth art, traditional birth wisdom, rebozo, deep relaxation and time to simply be cared for.