Susannah’s ‘mummy centred’ and relaxed yet structured approach to pre-natal yoga helped me reach the places other classes haven’t quite reached… thank you Susannah!
L.C.

The breathing techniques that you taught really helped me during labour, and it was a really relaxing forum in which to meet and share experiences with other pregnant women. It helped me stay stretched, meditated and sane during my pregnancy
S.S.

It has been good staying relaxed and active during pregnancy. The class has a calm atmosphere where I can talk about pregnancy and childbirth issues, and meet like-minded mums. Looking forward to Tuesday evening and a good sleep afterwards – about the only one I get a week!
K.M.

I love the way that you structure the classes which  feel organised but totally relaxed at the same time, and the support you offer goes way beyond yoga.
S.S.

I have really enjoyed the class, it has been very relaxing, informative, and I have met a lovely group of people.  Thank you for all your help and your kind, calming influence,
C.W.

I found my contractions bearable thanks to the breathing techniques you taught me.  I found that the feather breathing worked best and I didn’t have any other form of pain relief. I would just like to thank you for all your helpful advice as I truly believe that it was yoga that helped keep me focused and get me through childbirth as I managed to stay relaxed throughout. Please say hello to all the girls for me and wish them all the best for their own experiences and to remember, above all else, keep breathing!!
M.B.

 I personally found that not only did I need to breath through contractions but if I used the feather breathing inbetween I reduced the pain of each contraction before it arrived, it made a HUGE HUGE difference. I hope my labour story gives them assurance that the breathing works wonders. Thanks to you Susannah for all your patience and hardwork, much appreciated.
L.M.

The classes were very informative about all aspects of childbirth and what to expect, different birthing positions and the breathing to undertake during labour. The class created an opportunity to relax and prepare in body and mind for childbirth. Practicising the labour breathing was very valuable, and learning how to relax which I was not previously very good at.  I avoided the epidural and believe the yoga breathing contributed to be able to cope. The class was a perfect balance of time spent on poses and relaxation. I enjoyed the breathing exercises, the interaction with other mums to be and the cake at the end. After class I felt relaxed and virtuous that I had been doing exercise.
T.S.

Following my week of walking in a tight (imaginary) skirt across the fields pelvic pain definitely eased (many thanks for this one) also a little one decided to make an appearance early Sunday morning.  Have to support that of others advocating breathing as this definitely helped both in staying at home longer and during labour. Many thanks for your calming classes.
J.C.

I found the classes very informative, down to earth and friendly.  The classes actually changed my whole outlook to my birth. I always looked forward to having some me time with the yoga classes, being able to relax completely and connect with my baby in ways that is not normally possible!  I was felt refreshed and closer to my baby after the classes and made me think about my relationship with this little being inside of me.  I would involve my partner by telling him all the things that had happened during the class! I really enjoyed the controlled breathing part of the class and obviously the cake!! I used a lot of breathing during labour – for a while I went into a meditation zone.
C.B.

I think it was a great preparation and made me feel more comfortable with the changes in my body. Most useful was the little details like where to get drinkable iron supplements, postures at home for proper positioning of the baby, pelvic floor exercises to do at home etc. The most important part was being able to know other pregnant ladies and to share the wonders and the pains! I enjoyed the most the relaxation at the end and the cake! After class I felt very relaxed, lighter! and happy
Y.P.

They said my breathing was great – I was “just doing it” automatically.  I remember finding breathing through my hand to relax the pelvic floor very useful….. Also, the inhalation, followed by the broken up exhalation was good for me.  And, as Susannah has said, keeping my face (and everything else) as relaxed as possible was helpful, and gave me something to focus on. Baby is charming us all and we’re enjoying him immensely!  With best wishes when it is your turn.
C.T.

The Yoga exercise aspect of the class was the reason I joined, however in hindsight I would say that the discussions became the most important aspect of the class, as it was a great opportunity to hear how others were getting on, benefit from the wisdom of those further along the process and feel “normal” as I heard that others were experiencing similar things to me.   I am still very much in touch with the friends that I made at pregnancy yoga class. At the end of the class I felt so, so, so relaxed! I really enjoyed Susannahs serene smile and sense of humour, the inspirational quotes and most definitely the relaxation/meditation session at the end of the class. And who doesn’t love homemade cake??? 
C.G.

The yoga breathing was amazing and I didn’t have any pain relief until the last hour before she was born (only gas and air). I have to say that yoga made this birth a much more positive experience. Please pass my best wishes on to the rest of the girls. Take care and thank you again for the wonderful experience of mama yoga.

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Excellent preparation, the breathing techniques and general advice about how your body copes were invaluable. I enjoyed the yoga and focusing on the baby, cake and talk at the end was a highlight for me.

Thankyou for your knowledge and calmness, it gave me confidence to embrace my pregnancy and labour.

I absolutely love the class and its a highlight in my week… I have been doing some of the moves at home but doesnt quite have same effect as the class………and there is never a piece of cake at the end of it!

Thank you very much for lovely yoga classes.. I couldn’t be confident having a birth in another country without meeting you Susannah…. I’ll always remember to breathe deeply anytime, just like the birth.

The midwives were very impressed by me and said I just breathed the baby out – very calmly and in control. They wished they had more deliveries like mine (!) I definitely used the yoga breathing I had learned and actually just trying to make myself hear your calm voice in my head telling me to breathe slowly and all the way out was very helpful. I’m not going to have any more children, but if I was I would use mama-yoga again. I feel it really helped me prepare both mentally and physically for the birth of my babies.

The breathing we did at yoga was invaluable…. Thank you for all your excellent help and advice, I really think it made giving birth easier

Thankyou for supprting my mummy and I since I was in her womb. Yoga was my favourite time. Your voice and smile always relaxed me

Candle breathing is working miracles during contractions.

I really enjoyed the experience, you are a great teacher and a great woman!!!

The labour was very quick, there was no time for any pain relief but we coped fine with the breathing techniques and Tens machine. I want to thank you for all your support during the classes and I know I would not have coped with things if I had not learned the breathing techniques.

Breathing techniques helped a lot during contractions and they were surprised to see how calm I was. Although they gave me gas and air, I felt that breathing does the same trick so i just used breathing while I could. 

Thanks again for all the classes, my midwives were most impressed with my breathing and I have to say it helped me enormously.

I kept listening for your voice in my head telling me to do the slow breath. The best advice would be what you tell us each week – remember to relax and soften your face as you breathe through the contractions. And also, make sure if you’re having music to have some upbeat tunes on as well as any relaxing stuff. Like you said – you wouldn’t run a marathon listening to panpipes – you need something to keep you going!