As each of us is unique so is each experience of pregnancy. As I am nearing the final few weeks of this
pregnancy I feel that this time has definitely been less indulgent. The first time it is just you and your baby
growing inside you, now I still have the wonderful miracle of new life inside
me and I am constantly involved and occupied by my 3 ½ year old. Where is this heading? Well perhaps I have had less time to totally
focus on this pregnancy however it has made those moments where I can really
precious. I am so blessed to have at
least a few hours while I teach Pregnancy Yoga.
I believe it is a really important practice during pregnancy not only to
prepare your physical body but to prepare yourself mentally. This is also an opportunity to share advice
and information and to meet other women that are going through the same thing
that you are. Pregnant or know any
pregnant ladies? Check out my Pregnancy Yoga Website
Yoga helps you be aware of your physical self, acknowledging
where you’re at and practicing with that in mind. As my physical body changes I have been even
more aware how important posture is, to
have that solid foundation, length in the body, creating space and breathing
into that space. As my centre of gravity
has changed this has also introduced areas on tension. This week we have been focusing on unwinding
that tension from the body and as my final weeks approach we will be looking at
restoring and conserving energy and the wonderfully healing practice of Yoga
Nidra.
Maternity Cover
It seems to have sneaked up on me... my last Inner Space
class this coming Monday, 25 March!! (there is no class Easter Monday, 1
April). I will be teaching at Old Catton
on 27 March and 10 April (there is no class on 3 April). I will be teaching Pregnancy Yoga until 10
April and Baby Yoga until 18 April I really look forward to seeing you on the
mat over the next week or two.
I feel extremely fortunate to have met a wonderful group of
teachers that will be covering classes while I am on maternity leave:
Community Yoga - Monday
Evening 7:30-8:45pm Inner Space, off St Benedicts.
Anya
has many years' experience of practising yoga. She is
currently involved with the British Wheel of Yoga. Her professional
psychological background gives her a great understanding of relaxation and
mindfulness techniques in encouraging positive mental states.
Classes £7.50 drop –in or £37.50 for 6 weeks contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
for further information or reservations
Community Yoga - Wednesday
9:30-11am Old Catton Church Hall, Blacksmiths Way
Hannah
has been teaching Hatha yoga 3
years qualifying via independent yoga network BSY (British School of Yoga)
in 2010. She has been a fitness
instructor and taught Yoga type classes like freestyle fitness yoga and body
balance – she has also been a personal trainer for the last 5 years
Hannah currently teaches regular
Yoga and Pilates classes at Dimension Fitness.
Classes £7.50 drop –in or £40 for 6 weeks contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
for further information or reservations
Pregnancy Yoga –
Wednesday 6:30-8pm St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Silver Road
Frances
Frances is a Midwife at the N&N and completed her
Pregnancy Yoga training with Triyoga in 2012.
Classes £50 for 6 weeks contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
for further information or reservations.
Next course commences 8 May
Baby Yoga – Thursday 1:30pm
Silver Road Baptist Church Hall, Corner of Silver Road and Mousehold Avenue
Michelle
has been teaching Yoga since 2000. Michelle holds a diploma of the Friends of
Yoga Society International (dipFRYOG) and a diploma from the British Wheel of
Yoga and is also a tutor trainer. She has a Birthlight. Baby Yoga and Massage
Diploma, Birthlight Aqua Natal Yoga Diploma and Birthlight Infant Aquatics. She
is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) with the International
Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)
Classes £42 for 6 weeks contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
for further information or reservations.
Next course commences 25 April
I am so blessed to have such wonderful students and know that you will welcome your cover teacher with open arms and a warm heart.
During my studies this week I came across this wonderful site on the Chakras and really wanted to share it with you. Click here to read :0)
I look forward to seeing you over the next week or so. Have a wonderful Easter, may the sun shine
brightly and I will of course keep you posted on the imminent arrival of bump.
Much love
Jessica
