10 Yoga Places for New Moms and Moms to be

What was once deemed as an expensive exercise suitable only for those with a flexible, nimble physique has now become a way of life for many.Yoga junkies, or yogis, swear by its ohm-azing benefits, from losing those unwanted inches and pounds to the state of calm and peace that the practice brings. Through the different poses, the body’s strength, balance and flexibility improve. Eventually, a deeper awareness of the self develops and positivity takes over.

As the practice becomes more widespread, everyone discovers the kind of yoga that fits them perfectly – including moms-to-be and moms who just gave birth. Prenatal yoga not only prepares mom for labor and childbirth, but also aids pregnancy itself in terms of comfort. Postnatal yoga alleviates pains, helps the mom return to their pre-pregnancy form, and may increase the production of milk in breastfeeding. However, since every pregnancy and post-pregnancy case is different, it would still be best to consult a doctor prior.
        

1. Pulse Yoga

Jupiter St. Bel-Air, Makati
Contact info: 091784PULSE; www.pulse-yoga.com
Classes offered: Prenatal Yoga
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
Reservations 1 day before the class required.  Private classes also offered.

2. Yoga Manila

Chi Spa, Edsa Shangri-la Manila, 01 Gardenway, Ortigas Center
Contact Info: 09175229642; www.yogamanila.com
Classes offered: Prenatal and Postnatal
Schedule: Saturdays, 2-3pm (reservations required)
Rates: P600 for drop-in, P3,000 for 6-class card
The Consent Form, a requirement, is downloadable from the website.

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3. Urban Ashram

Brixton, Kapitolyo, Pasig / Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Contact Info: Brixton - 661YOGA / (0917)881YOGA; BHS  869YOGA / (0917)718YOGA; www.urbanashrammanila.com
Classes offered:  Prenatal and Postnatal (may also be offered as a private class)
Schedule:
Brixton- Saturdays, 2-3 pm (Prenatal)
BGC- Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm and Saturday (Prenatal), 9:30-10:30 am and Wednesday, 2 pm (Postnatal)
Rates: P600 for drop-ins;  P4 800 for Flexipass Membership (initial load of 12 classes, valid for 3 months)

4. Onelife Studio

Little Baguio, San Juan
Contact Info: 09178951762
Classes offered: Mat and Reformer Pre/Postnatal Pilates
Schedule: By appointment (private/semi-private classes)
Rates: P1,700 per person
This is biggest group of reformer pilates in the country. Reformer Pilates helps keep range of movement for pregnant women safe and effective through very low impact and gentle exercises on the machine. All instructors are Stott Pilates certified in Singapore and all yoga instructors are Yoga Alliance Certified.

5. White Space

Regis Center, Katipunan Ave., QC
Contact Info: www.whitespacewellness.com; 09175770345; (02)5770345
Classes offered: Prenatal Yoga
Schedule: Wednesday, 7:30-8:30pm and Saturday, 8:45-9:45am
Rates: P750 drop in rate; P3,000 for a 5-session pass
A maximum of 5 students per session only to effectively address the needs and concerns of moms.

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6. Barre 3

The Spa (Eastwood-Richmonde, Bonifacio High Street, Powerplant Mall, Trinoma), Alabang Town Center
Contact Info: barre3.com.ph
Classes offered: Barre3
Schedule: daily, schedule is available online
Rates: P5,500 (monthly unlimited), P2,000 for private  sessions)
Barre3 is a mixture of ballet, yoga and pilates. Instructors modify poses according to the mom’s condition.

7. Bikram Yoga Manila
Connecticut St. Greenhills; Tomas Morato, QC
Contact Info: Greenhills –7218350; QC – 3764632
Classes Offered: Bikram Yoga
Schedule: See schedule online. Classes start as early as 6:30am
Rates: P5,800/month unlimited sessions (for regulars)
Bikram has a series of modified postures for pregnant women.  Since bikram sessions are held in heated rooms, a foundation of 6 months of regular practice prior to pregnancy yoga is needed by moms who wish to pursue this practice for their own safety, as well as their baby’s safety.

8. Ekagrata Sala

At a private home, venue to be disclosed upon confirmation of session
Contact Info: www.ekagratasala.com ; 0917843611
Classes offered: Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Schedule: Saturday afternoons (4-5pm)
Rates: P500/session
Partners are welcome to join the session (at a different rate).

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9. Beyond Yoga

Bonifacio High Street; Tomas Morato QC
Contact Info: www.igobeyondyoga.com
Classes offered: One-on-one prenatal or postnatal yoga
Schedule: daily; client’s choice of morning or afternoon
Rates: P2,500 for 1 hr and 30mins

10. Echoyoga

Legaspi Village, Makati City
Contact Info: echoyoga.echostore.ph; 09065063958
Classes offered: private prenatal or postnatal yoga
Schedule: to be set by client; 1 hr and 30 mins session
Rates:P2500/hr and a half (own venue) or P2000 (Echoyoga studio)
Client may set time and place either in the Echoyoga studio or own venue. May opt for once or twice a week classes, depending on doctor’s advice. Class size may be as small as one or two people.

Main image from givingbirthwithconfidence.org. All other photos are from the respective yoga places' websites.