Pregnancy yoga classes in Dartford
Monday Class, 7-8pm
Location : Tree Estate Community Centre, 46 Cedar Rd, Dartford DA1 2RS
Saturday Class, 10-11am
Location: Waller Park Pavillion, Wood Lane, Dartford DA2 7LR
Cost: £10 per class, or £32 for a block of four
Pregnancy yoga classes suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy. These gentle classes are designed to help ease aches and pains of pregnancy as well as to help you keep active and healthy.
Each class focuses on pranayama (breath work for labour), strength and stamina work for labour and a guided relaxation at the end. All movements and postures are pregnancy safe, and modifications will be offered for your ability and experience. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel to practice on. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow in class, so if you do not have your own message in advance to borrow one.
If you are looking for a regular yoga class in Dartford I recommend Perflexionist Fitness classes.
Frequently asked questions
If you have never done yoga before, do not worry! These pregnancy yoga classes are suitable for all levels of experience and fitness. Each pose is progressive, meaning that a pose suitable for beginners is offered as well as adaptations for those who are more experienced. Where you take the pose, is up to you.
These pregnancy yoga classes are suitable from 12 weeks onwards. As long as you are feeling well you can continue your yoga practice all the way up until your baby is born. With my first pregnancy I went into labour in my yoga class!
Monday classes are held at the community centre at Tree Estate in Dartford, Kent.
Saturday classes are held at Waller Park Pavillion in Dartford, Kent.
The only equipment that you will need is something to practice on, preferably a yoga or exercise mat. If you do not have a yoga mat you can use a beach towel. There are a couple of mats available in class to borrow, but please ask in advance for availability.
Yoga is practiced bare foot so you do not need an special shoes, and wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You might want a drink handy during the class, a cushion to sit on and a blanket for the relaxation at the end of the class but these are all suggestions and personal preference.
Yes. At Tree Estate there are several parking bays next to the hall and there is plenty of free street parking.
At Waller Park there is a free car park outside of the hall.
The pregnancy yoga classes are taught by Colleen Stewart, a qualified Hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga teacher. Colleen qualified as a hypnobirthing antenatal teacher in 2016, and as a pregnancy yoga teacher in 2020. Colleen is passionate about helping people achieve a positive birth experience, and creating a safe space for parents to be to connect and relax.
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If you book a class and then can’t make it, your class will be refunded or transferred if you give 24 hours notice. This is to ensure venue costs are covered, allow time for your place to be filled and to encourage commitment to class.
The only exception is if your baby is born before the class, in which case a full refund will be offered or a credit for a mum and baby yoga class.
A discount is applied for classes booked in a block of four. If you are four weeks or less from your due date you can pay weekly at the reduced rate of £8 per class. Simply arrange a direct payment in advance with your teacher.
