Aurea Kelvin - pregnancy, postnatal and baby classes and support

Did you know that babies benefit from yoga, just like adults do? In each class we do stretches that are adapted for babies, which can:
* encourage healthy development of the brain and nervous system
* aid digestion
*improve sleep
* help build flexibility, strength and balance
* create a joyful bonding experience between you and your baby
*balance playful activity and relaxation
Next course starts the 4th of June! Book now by emailing [email protected].

Only a couple of spaces left in baby yoga for next term! Email [email protected] or fill in a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com to book your place soon.
Classes are on Tuesdays 11-12 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. New term starts on the 16th of April.

Are you pregnant and looking for a place where you can relax, stretch, and meet other mothers-to-be? Come to pregnancy yoga on Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House.
A new course starts this Wednesday the 21st of February. There are 5 sessions and the cost is £47.50. To book contact Aurea at [email protected], or visit the website www.aureakelvin.com and fill in a contact form.
* you can start the course at any point at any point in the term
*The class is appropriate from 14 weeks pregnancy up until birth.
*No yoga experience necessary.

The new term is starting the week of the 8th of January. It's not too late to book a place on any of my courses. Message me here or email me at [email protected] to sign up.

*The explorers course is back and on a new day. It's an active, dynamic class for you
and your little one. If your child is moving around the room and is younger than 2,
this is a great class for you.

*Pregnancy yoga is from 14 weeks pregnancy up until birth. Not 14 weeks yet? You
can start in the middle of the course. 37 weeks or more? You can come as a drop-in
student. Note: drop-ins not available unless you are 37 weeks or more.

*Baby yoga and Pregnancy yoga are at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House,
Explorers is at The Storey.

Did you know that you can book a place in my pregnancy yoga classes at any time during a course? You don't have to wait until January to start doing pregnancy yoga, you can start now!
To book, email [email protected], fill out a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com or text 07779232866.
Classes are on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House and are suitable for people who are 14 weeks pregnant up until birth.

I thought I would share my timetable for November/December as a new term is going to start soon!. All classes are currently on pause over the half term. To book on a course or arrange a private session email [email protected] or fill in a contact form at www.aureakelvin.com.
*Note, the Tuesday parent and baby yoga class is for babies 12 weeks and older that aren't crawling yet.
*If your baby is too young for that class, and you want to start in January, contact me and I'll add your name to the waitlist.
*I'm aiming to restart my explorers yoga class for crawlers and walkers up to around the age of 2 in January, please contact me if you'd like to find out more.
*Pregnancy yoga is suitable from 14 weeks until birth.
*You can start pregnancy yoga at any time during the course, as long as there is space, so contact me to book on if you are not 14 weeks yet, but will be in the middle of the course.
*There's a possiblity that I will teach a birth skills for pregnant women/people and their birth partners in December or at the beginning of 2024. Date not yet decided, but again, get in touch if you're interested.

Proud to be a Doula UK recognised birth doula! 🥰

We are very proud to share new evidence of the positive impact that Doula UK doulas make and the growing demand for doula support.

Our members complete an annual return each year detailing their doula work. From this data, we are able to identify the positive impact of having a doula during pregnancy, birth, and after the birth of a baby.

A staggering 2,047 births were supported by a Doula UK doula last year!

We saw an increase in families choosing home birth which was the most popular place to give birth with doula support, closely followed by hospitals and birth centres. 64% of births were spontaneous.

The power of doulas goes beyond the birth itself. With doula support, 99% of families initiated breastfeeding a stark difference to the National average of 71%.

In 2019 research published in the Cochrane Review found continuous support from a doula could improve several health outcomes for both the woman or birthing person and baby. In addition, those who receive continuous support may be less likely to use pain medications, may have shorter labours, and may be more likely to be satisfied with their birth experience.

Doulas provide continuous emotional, practical and informative support to the whole family. If you're curious to find out more about doulas or if you would like to find a doula to support you, visit www.doula.org.uk or click Find a Doula in our link tree.

Doula UK is on a mission to show the world the incredible benefits of doula support, and our research is backing it up!

Bookings for the next pregnancy yoga course with Aurea are now open!
*classes are on Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House, next to the train station
*to book, email [email protected] or fill in a contact form on the website: www.aureakelvin.com
* Next term is 1 November-13th December
*cost for the term = £66.50
*Want to come along this week instead of waiting for next term? Contact me before 5pm on Wednesday the 18th and you can try the class for £9.50 this week.

The creating of community through my classes is so important to me. This month, I've had two different previous students get in touch with me to tell me that they had just met up with some of the friends that they made in my pregnancy (and baby) yoga classes. I see some at my son's school and they are still good friends to each other. Over the years I've had so many students who have made lifelong friends from my classses, and it really makes my heart glow.💕
Pregnancy can be a lonely time if you don't know anyone else who is pregnant. Even if you don't make lifelong friends, having other people around you going through that journey of pregnancy at the same time as you are can be so important. It's so helpful to feel like you're not alone, and to hear other people going through some of the same things as you are.
If you would like to book onto my pregnancy yoga classes, email me at [email protected]. Classes are on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. The next term starts on the 1st of November.
For more information you can also visit [email protected]

Saw these today, they put a smile on my face! Such a great idea.🙂

BOOKING OPEN NOW for October -December term, for both my pregnancy yoga classes and my parent and baby yoga classes. To book, email [email protected] or fill in contact form at www.aureakelvin.com
*Baby Yoga: 31st Oct-12th Dec, £52.50, Tuesdays 11-12.
*pregnancy yoga:1st Nov -13th Dec, £66.50, Wednesdays 6:15-7:30.

Are you looking for a fun activity to with your little one? In a Yoma baby class, you will sing, stretch, move and enjoy a guided relaxation. You don't need to have any previous yoga experience, these classes are gentle, and designed for all levels of experience and fitness. We also do adapted yoga poses created for babies, during the class too, so both of you can feel better after coming to class!
My groups are limited in size, so you and your baby will have the opportunity to know and connect with other parents and babies. It's a great way to meet other people with children your age.
The next course starts Tuesday the 12th of September at 11:00, cost £45 for 6 sessions.
To book, email [email protected] or [email protected] or head to my website www.aureakelvin.com and use the contact form.

I've had a crazy week filled with unexpected events which have meant that I haven't had the opportunity to post on here, as I meant to, but for anyone who is interested, THERE ARE STILL SPACES IN BABY YOGA and PREGNANCY YOGA. Classes start this week, but you can join next week if this news has arrived too late to start this week.

*Baby yoga is on Tuesdays at 11-12 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. £49 for 6 class term.
*Pregnancy yoga is on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30 at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. £57 for 6 week term.

Leave a comment, Message me on this page or send me an email at [email protected] to book your place.

Looking for yoga for 7-11 year olds? My colleague Lucy of Yoga on Paper is teaching some classes In Morecambe this summer! 🙂☀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

** Baby yoga and pregnancy yoga classes are starting up again this week!**

There's still time to book a place for this block of sessions: email [email protected] or text Aurea at 0777 923 2866.

*Yoma Explorers for crawlers 9:30 on Tuesdays at the Storey
* Yoma Baby for pre-crawlers 11:00 on Tuesdays at the Quaker Meeting House
*Yoma Pregnancy on Wednesdays 6:15-7:30

Hope to see you there! x

I always like sharing these. Lots more boys than girls in February!

There were 203 babies born across Morecambe Bay in February, including 112 siblings and 4 sets of twins! Do you know any of our Morecambe Bay babies? 👶 UHMBT Maternity

My Baby yoga classes are starting up again this Tuesday and there are some spaces left. To book on, simply text me at 07779232866, contact me at [email protected] or go to my website www.aureakelvin.com and fill in the contact form.

The 9:30 class is for movers from 6 months - 2 years and the 11:00 is for pre-crawlers from 12 weeks-12 months. Both classes are based in Central Lancaster. The term finishes on the 23rd of May, cost is £45.

Missed the first class? You can still book on, just get in touch.

As Mother's Day in the UK comes to a close, I want to take a moment to honour all mothers and mothers-to-be. You are doing amazing work in the world by being a mom.

Are you looking for a fun activity to with your little one? In a Yoma baby class, you will sing, stretch, move and enjoy a guided relaxation. You don't need to have any previous yoga experience, these classes are gentle, and designed for all levels of experience and fitness. We also do adapted yoga poses created for babies, during the class too, so both of you can feel better after coming to class!
My groups are limited in size, so you and your baby will have the opportunity to know and connect with other parents and babies. It's a great way to meet other people with children your age.

The next course is 21st of February-29 March and is £45.

To book, email [email protected] or [email protected] or head to my website www.aureakelvin.com and use the contact form.

It's that time! Bookings are now open for my Feb/March pregnancy, baby and explorers yoga classes . All classes are based near the centre of Lancaster, either at the Storey (S) or the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House (LQ).
Here's a little rundown of the different classes:
*Yoma Explorers is for crawlers/walkers up to about 2 yrs., Tuesdays @9:30 (S)
*Yoma Baby is for pre-crawlers from 12 weeks onwards, Tuesdays @11:00 (LQ)
*Yoma Pregnancy is for women/people from 14 weeks pregnant to birth,
Wednesdays @6:15 (LQ)
There are 6 classes per course, courses start the week of the 20th Feb and finish the week of the 27th of March.
£45 for baby and explorers courses
£57 for pregnancy yoga courses.

If you know someone who is pregnant or has a baby or toddler (up to 2 years), this could be the perfect gift: a voucher in the amount of your choice that can be used for: pregnancy yoga classes, pregnancy/birth doula services, postnatal doula services, private postnatal yoga sessions, or Yoma Baby or Yoma Explorer yoga classes.

Message via the page to buy a voucher.... or tag the person you'd like to buy it for you!

Book your place now for next term!
Yoma Baby: Tuesdays 11-12
Yoma Explorers: Tuesdays: 9:30-10:30
Yoma Pregnancy: Wednesdays: 6:15-7:30
*All courses start the week of the 3rd of January and finish the week of the 7th of February.
*To book email [email protected] or text
07779232866.
*Yoma Baby is for pre-crawlers
*Yoma Explorers is for crawlers/movers/walkers
*Yoma Pregnancy is for 14 wks pregnant onwards

Dr Sara Wickham, yet again, asks the right questions. Why do we think every woman needs to get to exactly to 10 cm dilation to birth a baby? We come in all different shapes and sizes and so do our babies. And why 10? You can read her article on it here: https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/the-folly-of-fully-dilated/?fbclid=IwAR2SRDVIOH0co6qNBODg0Zk-qU-x2HUguqM4p7o0lnlZzioQQJkcDdJo9bk

It's so clear that we all come in different shapes and sizes.

And that our bodies grow and do things at different speeds.

So why is it that we teach people that every cervix needs to dilate to ten centimetres before a baby can be born?

Or that ten centimetres is enough for any baby?

Like a lot of obstetric myths, it's not logical when you think about it.

It's one of the reasons that I make "velvet va**nas."

They can be used to demonstrate and discuss this and several other aspects of the va**na, v***a, cervix, perineum and the process of birth.

(For more on that, see the video in our shop, and each comes with a postcard with tips on how to use it.)

It's also why I write articles like The Folly of Fully.

Because someone needed to debunk the myth that all cervixes need to get to 10cm (and only 10cm) in order for birth to happen.

Because it's not true, and that's not helpful.

I've got several other articles on this topic on my website as well. They show how and why it's time to move past what the textbooks say and to celebrate the wonky, untameable reality of our birthing bodies.

You can see the article at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/the-folly-of-fully-dilated/

And you can check out our "Velvet va**nas" at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DrSaraWickham

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I came across this quote earlier today and it just felt right for me so I wanted to share it with all of you. It's a lot like how I talk about embracing contractions when you are in labour instead of fighting against them. It's a waste of energy during labour to resist the contractions and often makes things more difficult.
Most of us are glorious messes at one point or another, and some of us are all the time! Life is messy. So today, instead of resisting the mess, I am doing this: embracing it, loving it, and seeing the beauty and glory in it.

You are important, mothering is tiring sometimes, so please give yourself some time and space to rest, you deserve it!

Interested in a home birth? Helme Chase Maternity Unit are hosting a home birth workshop on the 24th of November. Read below for more details.

Despite the grey skies and rain, I am feeling happy, as I'll be starting to teach a new term of pregnancy yoga tonight at the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House. Looking forward to seeing some new faces tonight. 🙂

It's not too late to book onto a pregnancy or baby yoga course!
*Tuesdays 9:30 Yoma Explorers: for crawlers/walkers @ The Storey
*Tuesdays 11:00 Yoma baby: for pre-crawlers @ Lancaster Quaker Meeting House
*Wednesdays 6:30 pregnancy yoga Quaker Meeting House
Please contact Aurea at [email protected], go to www.aureakelvin.com or text/ring 0777 923 2866 to find out more or book a place.