Pre Natal & Post Natal
Supporting mamas through pregnancy and postpartum with a gentle yet effective approach to movement.
Move through pregnancy. Recover with confidence.
At Ekaya, our prenatal & postnatal classes are designed to meet you where you are. With smaller classes, personalised guidance and thoughtful modifications, we help you move with confidence while staying connected to what your body needs.
Whether you're maintaining strength during pregnancy, preparing your body for birth, or finding your way back to movement after having your baby, there's no pressure to push,just space to move, breathe, strengthen and reconnect.
Small classes. Personalised guidance. A space to feel supported.
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For supported strength + stability
The reformer gives you resistance and support, making it a great way to build strength while adapting exercises to your changing body.
Expect controlled movements that focus on core and whole-body strength, pelvic stability, posture and mobility, with the resistance of the reformer helping you feel supported rather than overwhelmed.
During pregnancy: build and maintain strength while adapting movement as your body changes.
Postpartum: gradually rebuild strength, stability and confidence as you return to movement.
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For deep connection + foundational strength
Mat Pilates brings things back to basics — using your own bodyweight and controlled movement to reconnect with your deep core, posture, breath and pelvic stability.
Without the reformer, you'll develop greater awareness of how your body is moving and learn to build strength from the inside out.
During pregnancy: maintain strength and mobility while learning to adapt movement to your changing body.
Postpartum: rebuild your foundations gradually, with an emphasis on control, connection and confidence.
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For mobility + breath + a moment to slow down
Yoga gives you something the Pilates classes don't: space to breathe, soften and reconnect.
Through gentle movement, breathwork, mobility and relaxation, you'll work with your body rather than against it, creating space for both physical and mental recovery.
During pregnancy: move with greater ease, explore mobility and create moments of calm as your body prepares for birth. Find calmness and confidence.
Postpartum: gently restore mobility, reconnect with your breath and give yourself permission to slow down, and connect to the present.
Why ekaya?
You feel like your body is changing every week.
We give movement that adapts with you rather than forcing you to keep up.
You're nervous about exercising while pregnant.
We have teachers who understand how to modify movement for your changing body.
You've just had a baby and don't know where to start.
We keep it gentle, you’ll feel supported in your way back into movement.
You feel stiff, heavy or uncomfortable.
We know once you start to move, stretch and breathe you’ll never go back
You want to move — but you want to feel safe doing it.
We have small classes, attentive teachers and adapt movements to your stage.
Finding the right fit
for you
Some days you want to move. Some days you want to be held. Notice how you feel right now, and let that choose the class.
Tired
Need space to slow down
Yoga
Happy
Control & connection
Mat Pilates
Energetic
A purposeful workout
Reformer
Heavy
Mobility & ease
Yoga
Strong
Strength & Stability
Reformer
Chaotic
Breathwork & grounding
Yoga
Restless
Core & Body Connection
Mat Pilates
Curious
A little bit of everything
All three
The actual benefits
Prenatal
Yoga helps everything from your breathing to your hips, digestion and energy. Gentle movements ease everyday aches and stiffness, create more space through the chest and ribs as your belly grows, maintain hip mobility and uses breathwork to support relaxation and body awareness.
Mat Pilates helps you maintain awareness of your deep core and pelvic floor, while keeping your body mobile and connected as your pregnancy progresses. Your core doesn't stop working during pregnancy, it works differently, and understanding how to work with it helps build a stronger body.
Reformer helps maintain strength and stability. As your centre of gravity shifts, your back, hips and pelvis adapt to carrying more weight, reformer movements help these areas areas while improving posture, balance and control.
Postnatal
Yoga helps your body gently recover from the physical demands of pregnancy, birth and caring for a baby. It can release tension through the neck, shoulders, chest, hips and back, improve mobility and posture, and use breathwork to help you slow down, reconnect with your body and create a little space for yourself.
Mat Pilates helps you reconnect with your deep core and pelvic floor after pregnancy and birth. It teaches you how these muscles work together again, while rebuilding control, stability and body awareness. Starting with these foundations gives you a stronger base before progressing into more demanding movement.
Reformer helps you gradually rebuild strength and stability after birth. The resistance gives you a controlled way to strengthen your core, hips, legs and whole body, while improving balance, posture and confidence as you return to movement.
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FAQ’s
When can I start prenatal and postnatal Pilates or Yoga?
Pre: You can incorporate movement throughout pregnancy, and you don't need to have a Pilates or yoga background to begin. Our prenatal classes are designed to evolve with your body as your pregnancy progresses, with exercises, positioning and intensity adapted along the way.
Post: Your return to movement can be gradual. Gentle activity such as walking and pelvic-floor exercises can often begin early after birth, while returning to structured Pilates should build progressively as your body recovers. Low-impact Pilates or yoga becomes part of their return to exercise around the 6-week stage, while recovery after a C-section can take longer.
Can I join if I've never done Pilates or Yoga before?
Absolutely. Our prenatal and postnatal classes welcome beginners. Your teacher will guide you through the movements and offer modifications throughout the session, so you can work at a level that feels right for you. You don't need to be flexible, strong or experienced to begin.
When can I start prenatal and postnatal Pilates or Yoga?
You can incorporate movement throughout pregnancy, and you don't need to have a Pilates or yoga background to begin. Our prenatal classes are designed to evolve with your body as your pregnancy progresses, with exercises, positioning and intensity adapted along the way.
What if I'm experiencing pelvic floor weakness or diastasis recti?
During pregnancy, Pilates and Yoga can help you maintain strength, mobility and body awareness as your body changes, while pelvic-floor and deep-core work can help support the muscles that experience increased demand during pregnancy and birth.
After birth, movement can help you gradually reconnect with your core and pelvic floor, rebuild strength and stability, improve mobility and posture, and regain confidence in your body as you return to the activities you enjoy.
Every pregnancy and postpartum journey is different. We encourage you to check in with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting or returning to exercise, so you can feel confident in what’s right for you.
