Yoga by Zoë

Cortisol levels increase naturally in the body during pregnancy. While this is normal, extreme, or prolonged high cortisol is associated with increased anxiety, mental health difficulties, high blood pressure / preeclampsia, birth complications, and some studies show potential long-term effects on the baby.

Some symptoms of extreme cortisol levels during this stage may be recognised as high levels of anxiety, difficulties sleeping (another common pregnancy symptom but more extreme in this case), panic attacks, extreme fatigue, as well as more.

This can be difficult to recognise as pregnancy can be a stressful time and cortisol levels are already raised. It is not something that you need to panic about but by bringing in some simple self care regimens, increasing downtime and proper relaxation, prioritising sleep, practicing yoga and meditation, and looking after your physical and mental health you can help to promote a calmer state in your body and mind and reduce the likelihood of extreme cortisol levels. 🙏🏼✨

Natural and effective method to reducing pain, anxiety and duration of labour.

Using your breath as a tool during labour and birth has been proven to improve a woman’s experience of childbirth. It is highlighted by the WHO as a non-pharmacological method to help control pain during labour and birth.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513809/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9822559/

On Saturday 28th March I will be hosting a Mums’ Yoga Circle in 360 Yoga, Dundrum, for all Mums and Mums to be. Whether you have small babies, toddlers, teenagers or inbetween, let’s get together to share the beauty of motherhood as well as share the challenges that it brings.

There will be a mixture of Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, a time to connect with other mothers, see familiar faces and meet some new faces too. We will sip Cacao or herbal tea and nibble on tasty treats to nourish our bodies from within.

Leave the little ones (or bigger ones!) at home and carve out this time for yourself. 🌸

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Date: Saturday 28th March 2026

Location: 360 Yoga, Dundrum

Cost: €35

Feel free to message me any questions you have or just reply to book in, limited spaces so please do let me know if you’d like to save your space to avoid disappointment!✨ 🧘🏻‍♀️

Short answer, you can join most pregnancy yoga classes without any experience, but this may depend on the teacher. I always welcome newbies, pregnancy can be a lovely time to start🧘🏻‍♀️

If you do decide to start yoga during pregnancy I highly recommend going to a specific pregnancy yoga trained teacher. Although there’s lots of videos online I think it’s important to attend at least some in person classes to make sure that your teacher can observe your positioning and alignment for your safety.

It’s also important that you discuss practicing yoga with your doctor before joining a class to make sure there are no contradictions for you. 🙏🏼