Pregnancy Yoga and Movement with Shelley McCarten

This 4-week course blends whole-body movement, functional exercise, Restore Your Core™ teachings and birth education in a comprehensive programme for the pregnant body.

Taken as a one-off course, or as a succession of courses throughout your pregnancy you will learn tools to prepare you for your labour, and train your body for the birth of your baby and its postnatal recovery.

In addition to the in-person classes you will also receive access to online tutorials that focus on alignment, breathing and core engagement in pregnancy, and by request, access to an online exercise resources for common pregnancy issues such as sacroiliac pain (SIJ), tailbone pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction and core engagement compensations.

The course covers:
- Birth physiology
- Bodyweight, strength + core and pelvic floor training
- The role of the core and pelvic floor in pregnancy and birth
- Breathing techniques for the nervous system
- Breathing techniques for birth
- Empowerment and self-belief strategies for birth

This course is perfect for all stages of pregnancy from 12 weeks (earlier if consent is given from LMC or GP), right up to your guess date, and is supportive of all birthing desires and outcomes.

“Your course has given me the confidence to trust my body, baby and feel ready for whatever may come :) Thank you for helping me realise the magic of my body and I cannot wait to take your postnatal classes once I am ready.” - Marija
⠀
“Thank you for the lessons and inspirations over the last 20 weeks of my pregnancy. You have given me not only tools for labour (& life after!) but a new perspective on moving the body and using the mind. I have truly enjoyed your classes and I know your wisdom and techniques will stay with me for a long time.” - Sarah
⠀
“My midwife was extremely complementary about my pushing and pelvic floor awareness - a credit to you and all your help and guidance over my pregnancy. I had to have a few more interventions than I planned for, but I was able to adapt and go with the flow. It was an amazing experience. You’re an Angel - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.” - Molly
⠀
“My induction started on Sunday and baby finally arrived on Tuesday night!  Using movement was a big part of my strategy for staying calm over the three days. I loved your classes. They were such a big part of my pregnancy. The approach and the information you gave really helped me sink in to my pregnancy and gave me a chance to reflect on what was happening to my body and mind, as well as prepare for what the future might look like.” - Becky