Kelowna Yoga Hub welcomes expecting mothers to join this Prenatal Yoga, Fitness, and Maternity Support Series. We’ll explore a variety of topics surrounding pregnancy, labor, and motherhood – with the guidance of maternity specialists – along with yoga classes and 1 fitness class led by a personal trainer.

We invite you to ask questions and share experiences. Sessions will be guided by yoga teacher (and new mom) Stephanie Mathura and/or maternity specialists (see below for details).

We’ll find our space on the mat to engage in movements and poses that help support your growing baby and prepare you for labor. This series is suitable for all stages of pregnancy.

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga and Fitness:

● Builds strength and stability

● Prepares the body for weight gain

● Prepares the body for labor

● Reduces common pregnancy-related symptoms

● Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression

Your Yoga Teacher: 

Stephanie Mathura is a Hatha & Prenatal Yoga teacher and new mother. She finds joy in movement and helping others find their flow, especially expecting and new mothers.

Maternity Support Guests:

Oct 25: Zahra Tromsness is a registered dietitian and functional nutritionist. She’ll talk us through prenatal and postnatal vitamins and minerals, nutritional gaps that most moms experience, and a few tips for easy postnatal meals.

Nov 1: Kristin Eapen is a Birth doula. She’ll guide us through preparing a birth plan, the stages of labor, pain management options, birthing positions, what to pack to the hospital, and more.

Nov 8: Sydney Brag is a personal trainer (and new mom!). She’ll guide us through a fitness-based class.

Nov 15: Erin Dykstra is a registered nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She joins us to answer questions about breastfeeding, pumping, formula, and bottle feeding, and how to ensure the experience is comfortable for both moms and babies.