Why Yogabirth?
Pregnancy is the perfect time to discover yoga.
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YogaBirth is the union of mind body and breath with preparation for birth and motherhood.
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YogaBirth teaching is rooted in the body’s own intelligence and intuition.
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My classes invite every woman bringing a new life into the world to connect with her innate wisdom through yoga.
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Visit www.yogabirth.org to find out more about the Yogabirth organisation and the in-depth and comprehensive training all YogaBirth teachers undertake.
Welcome
I am Vicky Bryant-Funnell and I am delighted to be able to offer yoga classes to pregnant women from across Blackpool and the Fylde coast. These unique classes give you the opportunity to take time, to slow down, to connect with your baby and to breathe. A slower paced gentle form of yoga perfect for pregnancy, perfect for beginners.
I also hold post natal yoga classes for new mums, where you will have the opportunity to continue your birth yoga journey. A space where you can maintain friendships forged in the birth preparation phase, share your birth story and marvel at all your amazing achievements as you navigate this new phase in your life.
Classes
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Pregnancy Yoga
By Arrangement
Pregnancy yoga class includes movement and breathing that is perfect for pregnancy as well a relaxation. This is followed by a short chat with a warm drink, biscuits and an opportunity to discuss and learn all things pregnancy related.
Group classes have been suspended for now while I find a new venue.
One to One classes are available in your home.
Or if you would like to gather together your pregnant friends and /or birth partners for a group, please contact me to ask.
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Postnatal Yoga
Freckleton Memorial Village Hall
Wednesdays 1.30-3pm
Come and be nourished as you find yourself in the post-birth world. Rest, relax and release as you breathe and move your body to the new rhythms that come with early motherhood. A class for post birth mums where baby comes too. From when you have had your 6-8 week postnatal check up until your baby starts to crawl!
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KGHypnobirthing Classes
By Arrangement
Knowledge is everything when it comes to preparing for your baby's birth. This course will guide you and your birth partner to prepare for a calm and comfortable birth. Group and individual classes available upon request.
Vicky Bryant-Funnell
I have always had an interest in yoga, but only started practising after I became pregnant with my third child. Since then, I have practised yoga on and off, but my interest really grew when the practice of yoga helped me recover from illness and surgery.
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As a midwife, I realised that the pregnant women I worked with could greatly benefit from yoga. In order to deepen my own knowledge I sought a pregnancy focussed teacher training course.
I trained with Yogabirth and have had the benefit of learning from the positive, knowledgeable and expert Yogabirth teachers.
I have undertaken both the 300 hour YogaBirth pregnancy yoga teacher training and the 60 hour YogaBirth post natal yoga teacher training.
YogaBirth teacher training is in-depth and comprehensive, covering both yoga and birth physiology.
YogaBirth is an organisation, not a franchise. Teachers are supported throughout their teaching and are expected to practice to extremely high standards and maintain strict levels of continuing development.
I am fully insured and as well as over two decades of midwifery practice I also hold a current first aid certificate.
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I continue to study yoga inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli and I attend workshops, retreats and regular classes from some of the country's leading Scaravelli inspired yoga teachers.
Both Yogabirth and Scaravelli inspired yoga lend themselves beautifully to develop the intelligence and wisdom of the body, and attending classes will support and prepare you for this momentous time in your life. I am also a KGHypnobirthing accredited teacher.
I am now retired from being a midwife after 22 years at a local Hospital Trust, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with you as you join me on the mat, and take time to make space for yourself and your baby on your exciting journey to new motherhood.
L.M
I really enjoyed your yoga classes and I'm very grateful for the knowledge and support that you've shared with me throughout the months.