The Bump Tribe
Prenatal Yoga Course
Lagos
Oct-Dec 2024
Are you carrying a big mission in your tummy and feeling a bit lost with your exercise routine? Wish you had some fellow mamas-to-be to laugh with and wonder about this condition called pregnancy? The Bump Tribe Prenatal Yoga Course might be just the ticket for your expanding waistline and social circle!
This 10-week course is all about reconnecting with your changing body, building some gentle strength, and making friends with other soon-to-be moms. Whether you're a mom-in-the-making or already have a small army of little ones, come as you are – baby bump and all. This is your chance to embrace the wild ride of pregnancy and connect with other waddling warriors. We promise not to judge if you need a bathroom break every five minutes :)
Classes start on October 1st and space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
All the facts you’ll need
This course is driven by two main missions: 1) to offer pregnant women a space to share their experience with others and 2) to get a physical experience designed for the needs of the pregnant body.
What: The course comprises 8 x 75-minute live sessions at the studio, 2 online home practices and a WhatsApp group to connect and share extra support. Each week, there will be a different theme and space for conversation. Some examples of the themes are: body image, spinal health and movement, building inner and outer strength, embracing the changing identity, exploring the female yin energy and managing stress and anxiety.
Where: The course is hosted at Soluna Space, Lagos, Portugal.
When: Tuesdays 18–19.15 (October 1st until December 3rd). No live sessions on Oct 15th and Nov 5th but an online home practice instead.
This will be a small group with limited availability. So, please secure your spot asap. If you have any questions, scroll down for the Q&A or WhatsApp me at +358 50 3411703.
The price: €99, paid in full when signing up. This will reserve your spot and include you in the WhatsApp group for this course.
Drop-ins €15/session (if space allows, read FAQ for more).
This group is created and hosted by me, Aurora Airaskorpi, a 38-year-old yoga teacher and coach, and a mama-to-be. My due date is in February 2025 and I thought I’d use this opportunity to gather a group of women to share the experience with. I will be a peer as much as a teacher and I’m looking to create an open and honest group where we can get a workout, learn about the magic happening in our bodies and share our hopes and fears related to motherhood.
Originally from Finland, I’ve practised yoga for 15 years and been teaching since 2017. My yogic repertoire includes everything from meditation to flow, yin, Chinese medicine, somatic movement and myofascial release. I’ve also studied yoga for pregnancy and understand the changing needs and capabilities of the pregnant body.
I’m a trained career coach with a background in social sciences and corporate communications. I’ve published two books on work-life stressors and self-employment and I publish a weekly newsletter on building careers with a purpose.
My teaching goes beyond physical asana work and incorporates a holistic understanding of life as a woman experiencing physical, psychological, spiritual, and cultural change.
FAQs
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Yes. The course will offer modifications to account for specific changes happening during each trimester. You are also encouraged to share any symptoms you might be having so that we can modify your practice accordingly.
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No. This course is suitable for newcomers and experienced yogis alike. What brings us together is our pregnancy, not how many sun salutations we can do. Some poses can be guided differently to beginners vs more seasoned yogis to make sure both can get what they need from the practice. So come as you are and you will be guided accordingly.
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If you know you can't join all the sessions but would like to join anyway, reach out to me and I'll see if we can find a smaller commitment for you: aurora@high-on-hope.com or +358503411703.
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In special cases like this, I can offer you a personalised offer so that you can enjoy the course for as long as your bump is still there.
Please contact me to discuss more: aurora@high-on-hope.com or WhatsApp +358 503411703.
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This course focuses on community and that is why I encourage joining the whole course. Plus, you'll get 2 home practices if you buy the whole course. However, if there is space, I do accept drop-ins at the price of 15€ per session. Sign-up is required for drop-ins so please contact me to discuss more: aurora@high-on-hope.com or WhatsApp +358 503411703.
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Because there are limited spots for this course, all cancellations must be made two weeks before the course starts to get a full refund. If you cancel a week before the course starts, you'll get 50% of your money back. If you cancel later than that, we can't refund the money for any other than medical reasons. In this case, a doctor's certificate is required for the refund.
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You should always consult your doctor about what is suitable for your pregnancy. Even though yoga is a gentle form of excercise and this course will be designed especially for pregnancy, your and your baby's health will be your responsibility so it's best to ask your doctor if you're unsure.
