Yoga for pregnant women

Modern pregnancy yoga was inspired by various yoga styles. Many classic yoga poses have been sensibly modified for pregnant women (pregnancy yoga according to K. Schmid and N. Giger).

This course is suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners and can be attended from the 24th week of pregnancy.

Content

  • Posture
  • Strengthening postures (asanas)
  • Stabilization of the torso
  • Simple breathing exercises (pranayama)
  • Preparing for the birth (both physically and mentally)
  • Gentle stretches while standing, sitting and lying down
  • Short relaxation

Group size

max. 8 participants

Course Directors

Dipl. Midwife (QualiCert certified)

Duration

Thursdays 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
8 x 60 minutes

Costs

CHF 250.- for 8 course lessons

Dates & registrations

The course takes place as a block course. You register for all eight course lessons.

Registration

Information

University Hospital Zurich
Department of Obstetrics
Control Center Maternity Unit
Frauenklinikstrasse 10
8091 Zurich

Monday to Friday 15:00 to 16:00

Outside these times:
Voicemail +41 44 255 97 11

Tel. +41 44 255 53 17