This is a two hour class with Ruth held in New Malden on Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m.
The class starts with some simple and gentle stretches and breathing exercises. These will help open and relax the body, relieving stress, and improving your posture and circulation. For the women it will also help to reduce the strains of pregnancy. The breathing exercises are centering and calming for both parents, and will prepare the women wonderfully for using their breath effectively in labour. The stretches will be linked with positions and movements the women will make in labour. Birth partners will become familiar with these, and will feel confident in supporting and suggesting helpful postures.
This will be followed by a wonderful deep meditation, in which you will be gently guided to fully relax and find an inner peace and stillness.
After the meditation there will be a time for talking. What arises for you at this time may be pregnancy related or not. Everything will be welcome. This is a time for reflection and personal growth. Where there are specific concerns or questions relating to pregnancy and birth, Ruth has a wealth of knowledge and experience, from 17 years in antenatal work as an Active Birth and NCT teacher.
You will be shown easy and effective ways of creating your own meditation practice at home, with benefits including better sleep, reduced stress and tension, a calmer mind and an increasing sense of peace and well-being in your daily life.
Your baby, too, will benefit from these times of stillness, as we know from research that babies are affected by high levels of stress hormones in their mothers.
Some classes will include meditation especially focussed on bonding with your baby.
The cost is £10 for one person, £17 for a couple. To receive a booking form either fill out the online registration form, or email Ruth at Ruth@BirthChoiceUK.com or phone on 020 8395 9435. A booking form and offer of a place will be sent a couple of weeks before your place becomes available.
For more information about the class call also Ruth on 020 8395 9435 or email Ruth@BirthChoiceUK.com