The Life Centre recognises that the time from pregnancy through to birth and beyond is a very special time, yet can also be a daunting experience. Your body and life are changing quickly and the number of important choices that you face as a mother to be is seemingly unending. We offer you a wonderful starting point to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. We can help alleviate any stresses or pains, prepare you for the birthing process, and rebuild and rejuvenate following delivery.
We have specially selected classes and teachers to help guide you through. We offer daily pregnancy yoga classes, Baby Massage classes, Mums and Babies classes, ante-natal courses, and occasional workshops.
Both yoga and Pilates are ideal for pregnant and post natal women. They are widely recommended by midwives and doctors to expectant mothers as a way of keeping mobile and healthier and to new mothers to re-adjust after birth, though certain specific practices may be contra-indicated, which is why we strongly recommend that pregnant ladies attend our specialist classes. If you do choose to attend a general class while pregnant, please remember to tell the teacher before the class starts and to abide by their decision whether the class in general, or any specific practices within it, will be inappropriate for you. This may depend both on the stage of your pregnancy and the amount of yoga or Pilates experience which you have. Our specialist classes offer a holistic programme of breath work, relaxation, postures, movement, voice work and meditations suited to all stages of pregnancy from 12-42 weeks and from 6 weeks after birth with no complications.
Consistent practice enhances the vitality, mobility, general health and emotional well-being of the expectant mother; it also provides a valuable quiet space in which to form a bond with the unborn child and to prepare for birth. After the birth, continue this unique relationship with our Mums and Babies and Baby Massage classes. In addition, a great sense of community and friendships are developed with your fellow mums-to-be and new mums!