YogaNatal​
  Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga @
​ACT Yoga and Meditation Centre

​Yoga Classes
in
 O'Connor
      Include Postures, Relaxation, Pranayama (Breathing) and Meditation​

Vedanta Nicholson

I am a yoga and meditation teacher with three decades experience here in Canberra.  As well as teaching normal yoga classes, I have specialised in teaching  pregnant women, and mums & bubs.  
I have been fortunate to be a support person for numerous women during their births and have also trained in Ayurvedic post-natal recovery care. Drawing on this experience I can offer you,  whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner,  ways to apply the beneficial practices of yoga, breathing and meditation to build confidence and enhance your unique preparation for birth and motherhood.  I create a friendly and relaxed environment in the comfort of a home studio, close to the city centre, where you can meet and practice yoga with like minded women.  You are very welcome...

All classes are now live online with Zoom

Some Impressive Research

CAN PRENATAL YOGA REDUCE LABOR PAIN & IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES?
This randomized control trial of 200 primips at ≥30-Weeks, all with no prior yoga experience, had some fascinating results. These 20yr-35yr expectant women, had six 30-min sessions from 30-39 weeks’ gestation. Outcomes with these women was they required fewer inductions, had shorter labors, less analgesics, more vaginal births, less C-sections, better pain tolerance, fewer low-weight babes. Impressive results for only 3 hours of yoga over 10 weeks!
Read whole article at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30160530/

Terms
​Term 2 2020 - Mon 27 April - Wed 17 June

Term 3 2020 - Mon 20 July  - Wed 9 Sept

 Bookings for Term 2 2020 - now open             

Click  Here  to Book in

 Timetable of online classes 

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Mon: 5.30 - 7.00pm     General Yoga  (Yoga for anyone - non pregnant) 

Mon: 7.30 -9.00 pm      Prenatal Yoga 

Tues: 7.00 - 8.00 am    General Yoga (Morning class  - non pregnant) 
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Tues: 5.30 - 7.00 pm      Prenatal  Yoga  

Wed:10.30 -12.00 am   Postnatal  Yoga (Mums & Bubs 6 weeks +)Fully Booked
(please contact me to express your interest in a possible new Postnatal class) 

​Wed: 5.30 - 7.00 pm     Prenatal  Yoga  

            

Payment Terms and Conditions

 On-Line Yoga Class Fees for Term 2 /2020

On-line classes run as 8 week courses  
Cost $120 term  (Concession: Full Time Students $100)
(Book here)  
 Payment is required at time of booking, once payment is received you will be forwarded the link to join the online class
Unemployment hardship due to Covid-19 (please contact vedanta@pcug.org.au)

Payment Method

Direct transfer of payment to our bank account   
BSB: 325–185  Acc. No: 03409630 
​Acc Name: ACT Yoga & Meditation Centre
(please include your name with the transaction so we can identify your payment) 

Cancellation

If a cancellation is made up to 72 hours before the start of the course a refund of the total amount, minus an administration fee of $20 will be given. For any cancellations after this time the total amount is non-refundable.  In extenuating circumstances an application for transfer to another course will be considered at the discretion of the centre manager. 

Content of Classes

Progressive Yoga 
This class is for non pregnant students who wish to explore yoga in more depth. 

Prenatal Yoga and Meditation 
Enjoy a relaxed and healthy pregnancy developing  skills to prepare you for a calm and positive birth experience. YogaNatal classes are gentle and safe. No previous experience of yoga is necessary.
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Postnatal Yoga
This class is for you and your baby from six weeks after birth until they can crawl about. At the end of each class we have chat circle (with a cup of yummy chai tea) to encourage connection with other post natal women and their babies. Some previous yoga experience is necessary for this class.
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Professional Association Memberships

These classes are being taught by a qualified yoga teacher.  All care will be taken to ensure your wellbeing and safety.  Any instructions given are intended as guidance only and you should not do anything that you consider is inappropriate for you.  This course is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or care.  Please consult your medical practitioner before you begin or if you have any questions or concerns about the suitability of these classes.