Doula and specialist pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga and women’s yoga
in Richmond, South West London & online
Supporting women, pregnancy, birth, mums & babies through
easeful, empowering yoga and doula support
Hello, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
I’m Amelie Cresswell and I offer specialist yoga for pregnancy, mum and baby yoga, somatic restorative yoga for women’s health, birth preparation and doula support in Richmond, Kew, South West London and online, through group classes, one-to-one support, online courses and workshops.
As a (lucky) mum of two, and 10 years’ experience in this field, I know how pregnancy, birth, postpartum; the journey to get there, and what happens beyond, are huge times of transformation (and sometimes overwhelm) in your life, each with their unique needs and demands, opportunities and challenges.
Times when you deserve the best guidance to support to move your body well, learn to find ease in body and mind, feel better informed and empowered. And ultimately trust your amazing body and self.
So whether you are expecting, trying to conceive, preparing for birth, have just welcomed your new baby or looking to support your wellbeing, I have just the right class and support for you.
Amelie is an incredible teacher, I loved her classes and felt very comfortable with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Amelie and truly believe she offers the best pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes in Richmond. - Sophia
Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation in Richmond, Kew & online
If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or are further along into your pregnancy…. and looking for a safe, enjoyable way to keep moving as your body changes and grows, relax at the end of the day, connect with your baby and prepare practically for labour & birth, discover expert-led, mindful yoga you can enjoy safely throughout your three trimesters.
Postnatal Recovery Yoga & Mum and Baby Yoga
in Richmond, Kew & online
If you have already welcomed your new baby… and looking to support your postnatal recovery, navigate the sleep-deprivation and overwhelm of the early months, support your baby’s development and well-being, and start feeling like yourself again, discover mindful yoga classes for you and baby, leaving you feeling restored, empowered and supported.
Yoga for Women &
Fertility Yoga in Richmond, Kew & online
Whether you are a little further into your postnatal year(s), trying to conceive, or looking for mindful yoga that truly supports your body-mind without strain, discover a compassionate & restorative way to practice yoga to explore your body, nourish & deeply restore, while supporting your digestive, hormonal and pelvic floor health.
Birth & Postpartum doula support in London & Surrey
Helping you feel supported, well informed, prepared and deeply empowered as you navigate this unique, precious and pivotal time that is your pregnancy, birth and first tender weeks & months with your baby.
On-demand online pregnancy yoga & postnatal recovery yoga
Access supportive movement, breathwork, education and guided rest anywhere and anytime, with unlimited access.
Explore 2 collections of recorded classes and workshops by yourself at your own pace, or complement with the bespoke support of one-to-one sessions.
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Is pregnancy yoga for you?
Pregnancy yoga is a widely recommended form of exercise in pregnancy. Research shows that practising yoga during pregnancy on a regular basis offers many important benefits, including making your pregnancy more comfortable, reducing maternal stress and anxiety, reducing pain in labour and reducing the risk of medical intervention during birth.
5 top tips to manage pelvic pain
If you’re pregnant and suffering from pelvic pain, you are not alone. Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) – as it’s officially known – affects 1 in 5 women, according to the Pelvic Partnership. PGP refers to pain felt anywhere round the pelvis (at the front or back, all around or inside the pelvis, or radiating into the vagina and inner thighs), most often felt when walking, bending, climbing stairs or turning over in bed.