Prenatal and postnatal yoga promote physical wellness, emotional balance, and bonding for expectant and new mothers. These classes also incorporate poses for caregivers to strengthen muscles and relieve tension, along with breathing exercises to promote calm and reduce stress. It benefits both the caregiver and the baby! Learn more about these special Mama & Baby yoga classes and discover the best places where to sign up for them in Amsterdam!
You can Yoga
At You can Yoga, the Mama and Baby class integrates play, music, and movement to enhance parent-child bonding and support the development of motor and sensory skills. It offers parents and caregivers a nurturing space to practice meditation, pranayama, and gentle yoga postures. You can start from 8 weeks postpartum, while connecting with others who are also navigating early parenthood. “Yoga gives us the opportunity to celebrate life and being alive, from the inside out”, says Dorien Immig, who teaches Mama & Baby Yoga at You can Yoga. Doesn’t it sound amazing?
📍Stadionweg 283, 1076 PA Amsterdam
The Cosmos
At The Cosmos, you can have both Prenatal and Postnatal (with baby) Yoga and Pilates classes. They offer a mix of breath work, alignment-focused exercises, energizing flows, and safe stretching to support women during prenatal and postnatal stages. Participants also benefit from deep breathing exercises, relaxation (in yoga), and practical tips for enhanced strength and readiness. Let’s keep our bodies and minds healthy!
📍Douwes Dekkerstraat 30, 1053 SX Amsterdam
Yoga Spot
Prepare for childbirth with Yoga Spot‘s comprehensive 9-class pregnancy yoga course, culminating in a reunion with newborns. Experience a serene weekly pause to connect deeply with your pregnancy and growing baby, fostering body awareness and calm through focused breathing. Gain confidence for delivery and practical preparation alongside peers sharing a similar due date, fostering camaraderie and support. You will definitely feel more in control!
📍A.J. Ernststraat 665 A, 1082 LG Amsterdam
Samana Yoga Center
Pregnancy yoga is led by the specialized instructor Sanne Kerkhof at Samana Yoga Center. It supports a healthy and flexible journey through the nine months of pregnancy. It also provides valuable time to consciously experience them, fostering awareness of our physical and hormonal changes. Sanne teaches techniques to nurture intuition and inner strength. Additionally, she offers a unique postnatal class combining baby massage and yoga, creating a warm and supportive environment where new mothers can bond with their babies while practicing yoga together.
📍Droogbak 11, 1013 GG Amsterdam
Bluebirds
The Prenatal Yoga at Bluebirds is tailored for pregnant women starting from their 14th week. It focuses on maintaining balance and supporting the body and mind through the transformative stages of pregnancy with gentle yet powerful yoga postures, meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. These sessions enhance body awareness, build strength and flexibility, and foster trust in the body’s natural abilities. Additionally, Bluebirds offers a specialized Super Class for active movement during and after pregnancy guided by the best experienced instructors!
📍Various locations (have a look at their website here!)
Yoga Circle
At Yoga Circle, prepare your body and mind for pregnancy changes with Prenatal Yoga, focusing on strength, flexibility, and relaxation. This gentle class integrates meditation, breath work, and yoga postures to ease pregnancy discomfort and prepare for childbirth and parenthood challenges. Don’t hesitate to join their community of pregnant women (13+ weeks) to share experiences and build friendships in a peaceful, supportive environment. You’re never alone!
📍De Clercqstraat 66-68, 1052 NJ Amsterdam