LUSHTUMS

LushTums Pregnancy Yoga with Clare – Brighton

Pregnancy yoga that gets you ready for birth, not just bendy.

LushTums classes follow our signature “Breathe, Move and Relax to Birth” approach. Each session starts with our hello circle, a chance to check in, share how you’re feeling and meet other mums-to-be at the same stage. Then we move through gentle, strengthening yoga to ease aches and pains and help baby into a good position. We finish with breathing techniques and deep relaxation you can use in labour (and in the sleepless weeks after).

Classes are led by Clare Maddalena, who founded LushTums in Brighton in 2007. Clare is a Senior Yoga Teacher, doula and FEDANT-accredited antenatal educator with 20 years’ experience supporting women through pregnancy and birth. She knows what helps on the day and what’s just nice to know.

Suitable from 14 weeks to birth, whether you’re new to yoga or have practised for years. No experience needed, just comfy clothes and a bottle of water.

When and where

The Loft, North Laines (upstairs at Little Dippers, 40-42 Upper Gardner St, BN1 4AN)

Wednesdays 5.45–7pm

Saturdays 10.45am–12noon

Prices

Drop-in available, or £140 for a 10-class package (use within 3 months).

We also run a monthly Yoga For Birth workshop for you and your birth partner, ideal in your third trimester.

Booking is easy. Book your place via the LushTums website or if you have any questions first, just email me. I’m always happy to chat.

New to LushTums? You’re very welcome to come along for a drop-in class first and see how it feels before buying a package.

What to bring. Comfy clothes you can move in and a bottle of water. Mats, bolsters and blocks are all provided. Bring yourself and your bump, we’ll do the rest.

Looking after you. Pregnancy yoga is suitable for most mums-to-be, but do let me know about anything that’s going on for you, such as pelvic pain, high blood pressure, low-lying placenta or anything your midwife has mentioned. I’ll always offer alternatives so you can work in a way that feels right for your body.

After your baby arrives. You’re welcome to come back to us postnatally! Our Monday postnatal classes are a lovely next step once you’re ready, and a chance to catch up with friends you’ve made in pregnancy.